Evidence of orthodontic care can be seen going back as far as Ancient Egypt, with braces being developed around 300 years ago. While modern orthodontics have come a long way, the fundamentals have been practiced for centuries. While most people know braces are used for...

Orthodontic interventions have been used since ancient Egypt, and braces have been used for the past 300 years. The American Association of Orthodontists reports that approximately 4 million patients in the United States currently have braces on their teeth. Of these, 75% are children under...

Braces are great for achieving straight teeth; however, they are also used to correct abnormal bite patterns. Treatments like this are often best undergone at a young age, as its easier to correct with time spent in treatment. For this reason, many orthodontists advise that...