For most of human history, straight, well spaced teeth were the norm, not a luxury that required years of metal and elastic bands. Archaeologists routinely lift ancient skulls from the ground and find ...

Ancient Egyptians and Etruscans pioneered orthodontics, using delicate gold wires and catgut to straighten teeth. It’s a tale that has appeared in dentistry textbooks for decades, portraying our ...

Queen Mary University of London provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Ancient Egyptians and Etruscans pioneered orthodontics, using delicate gold wires and catgut to straighten teeth.

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