history: When I was 12 my parents made me get braces to fix my teeth
knowledge: Braces can be either cosmetic or structural.
response: Interesting, so were your braces structural or cosmetic?
history: When I was 12 my parents made me get braces to fix my teeth
Interesting, so were your braces structural or cosmetic?
Structural, I think; I had a few gaps between a couple of teeth, but they look better now.
knowledge: They are often used to correct underbites, as well as malocclusions, overbites, open bites, deep bites, cross bites, crooked teeth, and various other flaws of the teeth and jaw.
response: I see. Braces can also be used to fix overbites, deep bites, and other tooth or jaw problems.
history: When I was 12 my parents made me get braces to fix my teeth
Interesting, so were your braces structural or cosmetic?
Structural, I think; I had a few gaps between a couple of teeth, but they look better now.
I see. Braces can also be used to fix overbites, deep bites, and other tooth or jaw problems.
Oh, that's interesting. What else do you know about dental problems?
knowledge: Malocclusion is a common finding, although it is not usually serious enough to require treatment.
response: I know there is something called a malocclusion, which are usually minor and don't need treatment. What was your experience with braces like?
history: When I was 12 my parents made me get braces to fix my teeth
Interesting, so were your braces structural or cosmetic?
Structural, I think; I had a few gaps between a couple of teeth, but they look better now.
I see. Braces can also be used to fix overbites, deep bites, and other tooth or jaw problems.
Oh, that's interesting. What else do you know about dental problems?
I know there is something called a malocclusion, which are usually minor and don't need treatment. What was your experience with braces like?
I remember one time I had a problem with one of the wires breaking and the sharp metal wire cut the inside of my mouth
knowledge: Catgut, a type of cord made from the natural fibers of an animal's intestines, performed a similar role to today’s orthodontic wire in closing gaps in the teeth and mouth.
response: Yikes! Well, back in the day they used catgut for wires, literally animal intestines!
history: When I was 12 my parents made me get braces to fix my teeth
Interesting, so were your braces structural or cosmetic?
Structural, I think; I had a few gaps between a couple of teeth, but they look better now.
I see. Braces can also be used to fix overbites, deep bites, and other tooth or jaw problems.
Oh, that's interesting. What else do you know about dental problems?
I know there is something called a malocclusion, which are usually minor and don't need treatment. What was your experience with braces like?
I remember one time I had a problem with one of the wires breaking and the sharp metal wire cut the inside of my mouth
Yikes! Well, back in the day they used catgut for wires, literally animal intestines!
Wow thats crazy, yes i guess I was lucky!
knowledge: Around 400-300 BCE, Hippocrates and Aristotle contemplated ways to straighten teeth and fix various dental conditions.
response: Did you know that even back around 400 BCE, people like Hippocrates and Aristotle were trying to figure out how to fix crooked teeth?