Myth & Truth
Orthodontic treatment is only cosmetic.
Many people seek orthodontic treatment because they desire a more attractive smile that boosts their self-confidence. However, the range of orthodontic treatment goes beyond purely aesthetic goals. With orthodontic treatment, you can correct a number of misalignments as well as bite problems. Therefore, your teeth work more effectively when you bite, chew and speak. Also, the orthodontic procedure improves your oral health.
Although braces have been used for about 300 years, they were not always so advanced. “Contemporary” braces have evolved from being bulky devices that had to be attached to the jaw to being thinly disguised devices. In the 1700s, braces were made of metal plates that were threaded over the teeth.
