The History of Orthodontics

# Stuff You Should Know: The History of Orthodonture

Josh and Chuck dive into the surprisingly fascinating history of straightening teeth, from ancient Egyptian gold bands and filing techniques all the way to modern invisible aligners. They explore how our jaws got smaller as our brains got bigger, why people used to consider showing teeth incredibly rude, and how a few innovative French dentists in the 1700s basically invented the braces we know today. The episode covers the evolution of orthodontics as both a medical practice and a booming business, including some pretty wild historical methods and the ongoing debate within the field about whether perfect teeth are actually necessary.