4/9/2019 0 Comments History of BracesIt is always interesting and informative to look at the origins of something that has been a regular part of life for a long time. Our dentists our staff enjoy sharing the history of some typical dental treatments and procedures with our patients.
Many of our patients are surprised to learn that the very first culture to attempt braces was that of the ancient Egyptians somewhere around 500 BC. At that time, their methods were very similar to modern dentistry. The ancient dentist's used cords pulled tightly through metal brackets to push teeth into place. The ancient Greeks and the Romans both used various methods to straighten teeth. Near 1000 BC, Greeks tried straightening teeth belonging to deceased people. Not many years later, we have records of Romans attempting to adjust the teeth of living patients with varying results. During the Dark Ages, no noteworthy orthodontic advances took place. However, during the reign of King Charles X the King’s dentist Mr. Pierre Bourdet revived interest in dentistry. Bourdet discovered that tooth crowding decreased after removing a patient’s wisdom teeth. In 1757 Bourdet wrote “The Dentist’s Art” which influenced those who came after him. From 1757 until the 1890s dentists believed that the best way to fix overcrowded teeth by removing teeth. In 1900, the term braces described a series of metal wires and brackets anchored to teeth with the hope of guiding the teeth into a proper position. For decades, braces changed but in the 1970’s using stainless steel and applying dental adhesive helped reduce the pain of braces exponentially. As time moved forward to the 21st century, technology brought about clear and tooth colored braces as well as the revolutionary product, Invisalign. If you are considering braces for yourself or for a family member, please feel free to contact our office. We would be happy to make an appointment for a no-obligation consultation with our cosmetic dentist. You can learn the pros and cons of various treatments and decide on the type of orthodontic treatment is best for you.
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