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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.

Almost every child in Israel knows this sentence: “You need braces.” Millions of people around the world undergo orthodontic treatments, use braces, and even undergo jaw surgery – all for the perfect ...

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 ...

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 ...