History of Braces
When Were Braces Invented?
Most people know what conventional braces are and how they work. Braces help solve a large number of problems with misaligned teeth. New technologies and ideas have pushed orthodontics forward into forms such as Invisalign. Advance Orthodontics brings you a brief history of braces and Invisalign technology.
Ancient Attempts at Braces
The need for braces in order to correct dental problems has been obvious for a long time. There were attempts to implement devices and techniques similar to braces thousands of years ago in Egypt. The remains of ancient people show that some bands brands made of animal fibers on their teeth. Some cultures tried to use finger pressure to move teeth. Not much is known about the extent of these ancient devices, as they never came into widespread use.