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Having straight teeth isn’t just a modern day concern – even Greek philosophers debated how to fix a crooked smile!

Though Roman Philosopher, Aulus Cornelius Celsus was the first to document treatment of teeth, dental research didn’t really start until the 18th Century. A French orthodontist named Pierre Fauchard is one of the fathers of modern orthodontics. He invented a contraption known as the “blandeau” which helped to expand the palate.

In the 19th century, several dentists improved dental braces. Delabarre introduced the wire crib in 1819 while Maynard created gum elastics in 1843