There Are Many Fascinating Facts About Orthodontics
Whether you are thinking of getting an orthodontic treatment or you are already wearing braces, there are a lot of details and information that you might not know about orthodontics. It’s not necessary that that information will be boring and monotonous, as there are many fascinating facts about orthodontics. Let’s highlight a few of them in this Blog: 1. More than 4 million Americans are currently wearing braces. 2. All orthodontists have been trained to do any dentist’s job, but only 5% of dentists are orthodontists. 3. For modern braces, you must thank NASA, as they are the only ones who developed the alloy, which is used to make the braces. 4. The history of braces is dated back about 300 years ago. You can find a resemblance of braces in the ancient history of Egypt. 5. About 80% of Americans have had a cavity by the age of 17 years. 6. The modern archwires get activated by the heat of your body and the can even get reactivated by consuming a cold drink. 7. If yo...