Archive for October, 2013

Why do people get braces on their teeth?  It’s certainly not to make a fashion statement nor is it to intentionally inflict the discomfort that typically accompanies braces.  No, it’s because they want straight teeth.  But the reality is that there is more to it than that … much more.

When I was a dental student, I had a keen interest in orthodontics.  I had braces on my teeth when I was in college, so the memory of the day when ...