A Brief Look at the Interesting History of Braces

These days, who doesn’t want a straighter, more symmetrical set of pearly whites? However, wanting perfect teeth is by no means a modern goal; historians have found evidence of early orthodontic treatments that date back thousands of years. Fortunately, modern braces have evolved by leaps and bounds since then and can now help patients achieve their orthodontic aspirations in a faster, safer, and more comfortable manner. Let’s take a moment to look back at some of the key points in the history of braces to see just how far they’ve come!