When you hear the word “ orthodontist ,” the first thing you probably think of is “ braces ” and “straight teeth.” However, orthodontists play a much larger role in the dental community. In fact, they specialize in the diagnosis, …
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The grandparents, as well as the parents, of current orthodontic patients used braces so large and cumbersome that the phrase “tin grin” was used to describe them. The process of attaching these braces could take nearly a day and the …
A Brief Look Into The History Of Orthodontics
March 21, 2011
The grandparents, as well as the parents, of today’s orthodontic patients wore braces so large and cumbersome that the expression “tin grin” was used to make fun of them. The process of affixing these braces could take nearly a day and …