Not only do people today want straight teeth, but even ancient people wanted them. According to the American Association of Orthodontics, archaeologists found mummified ancients with cheap metal bands wrapped around their teeth. Even though the development of straightening and aligning teeth has been practiced since ancient times, orthodontics did not exist until the 1880s. The history of orthodontics is very complex. (Evan 14)
For humans, teeth appear to be a continual source of discomfort. Aside from the intense pain of a cavity or toothache, there are a lot of problems with the way teeth develop. Malocclusion is the growing of teeth out of position in the upper and lower jaws. This condition can cause a swollen disfigured face, or a lopsided smile. Adults are supposed to have thirty-two teeth, spaced regularly throughout the top and bottom jaw. When the jaw closes, your teeth should all be aligned in a specific way, so that they fit together accurately. The word orthodontics comes from the Greek word orthos, which means straight, and the Latin word dens, meaning tooth. (Dowswell 26)
Many of us are fortunate to have such a nice set of teeth, but for those who do not, American dentist Norman W. Kingsley, invented a department of dentistry and orthodontics. He was a dentist, artist, sculptor, and writer. His book Treatise on Oral Deformities, published in 1880, led to him being called “The Father of Orthodontics.” His book influenced the new dental department extremely.
An orthodontist is a type of dentist who are specialized in the correction and prevention of irregular teeth. The orthodontist Miami serves the patients with correcting the misaligned jaws and crooked teeth. The main purpose of
Before the treatment starts, an imprint of a patient’s mouth is done and then scanned into a system used to form the Invisalign aligners. After the impression of an individual’s mouth is scanned, an orthodontist analyzes the mouth. The orthodontist then decides the movement of teeth needed to achieve the desired aesthetic results. When the orthodontist figures out the “path” of the teeth, he or she makes aligners to achieve the desired end result. Once the aligners are created, they are sent to the patient. The patient then can begin the treatment. After the explanation of Invisalign aligners, Joffe goes on to point out the negatives and positives Invisalign brings about. Some of the negatives include lack of control of the treatment and limited corrections available, while some of the positives include the desired appearance of an orthodontic treatment and the ability for a user to retain good oral care at ease. Invisalign is a unique system that has pros and
My love for orthodontics has developed at a young age when my confidence has shined after finishing my treatment. The happiness I experienced at that moment is a feeling that I would love to share with my patients every day. The anthropology of orthodontics has also been a very fascinating topic to me. Coming from an Egyptian background has increased my interest in learning how the evolution of teeth has changed across different ethnicities throughout centuries. My fascination for the specialty has grown when I shadowed orthodontists and noticed that cases are presented in a way where teeth need to be puzzled together to create a beautiful smile. Also, expressing a personality that loves to connect with people and their families makes orthodontics a very enjoyable field. Orthodontic patients are usually excited about coming in and moving forward with their treatment, this leads to having a friendly environment where everyone works together to provide the highest quality of care to the patients. In combing my personal experience with my desire to solve puzzles to help people radiant beautiful smiles, I believe that orthodontics is the perfect fit for my personality and
The Civil War was one of the bloodiest wars in America’s existence. There were people that supported and pushed the war, or did not support and pull the country away from war. In this paper, I will discuss two political figures during the time of the Civil War; Abraham Lincoln and Henry Clay. Both of these people were respected figures and still are, however, they had different intentions.
Although modern dentistry dates back to the 1700 archeologist have provided evidence of dental treatment from thousands of years ago. A French dentist, Pierre Fauchard also known as the “Father of Modern Dentistry”. In 1728, he published a book, The Surgeon Dentist, which emphasized the importance of healthy teeth. He developed the first orthodontic treatment methods and devised a more advanced, less expensive technique for making dentures. Throughout the 1700s dentist thought it was best for diseased teeth to be and dentures be imbedded. Revolutionary War hero Paul Revere made dentures from gold and ivory. Former President of the United States, George Washington was said to have wooden teeth. While Dentures remained expensive for one-hundred and fifty years after Washington,
“No biographical subject is ever on hold with the Orthodontist. If there’s a dry spell, its your job to curtail or eliminate it”(Stacy Schiff). This quote was said by Stacy Schiff and discussing that a Orthodontist is a hardworking occupation. Straighten teeth by applying pressure of the teeth with braces or other appliances. Make molds and measurements for dental appliances, such as retainers, to fit the patients. Place whitening agents on teeth. Pursuing a career as a Orthodontist is a ideal career for one who wants good salary and benefits, is mentally challenging, and has a flexible schedule.
Have you ever had braces to fix your teeth? They help make your teeth straight. They also make them look nice, so that they aren’t jagged. Orthodontists are the people who work to fix your teeth the way they are supposed to be arranged in your mouth.
Although oral problems have been around since the “beginning of mankind” (SB 1), the work in the dental field is still changing today. Efforts of treating tooth decay date back to 2700 B.C in Egypt and ancient China. Archaeologists examined the jaws of skulls only
Paul Rever (1735-1818) was a silversmith and practiced dentistry for several years, but his greatest contribution to dentistry was in making surgical instruments and artificial teeth. If you went to the dentist in the 1700’s and you were proposed to your tooth removed it was likely that you wouldn’t even have a stool to sit on during the process. In fact, the dentist may have asked you to sit on the floor and secure your head with your knees. Why? It provided easy access to your teeth to keep your head still. Remember this is before pain killers. In the 1790’s Josiah Flagg was a skilled surgeon. He devised a more comfortable setup for the patient fixing a padded headrest the back of a simple wooden chair. He also made it more convenient for the dentist by adding an extension to the chair that provided storage for commonly used tools. James Snell, of London, created the first chair that was specifically for dental work. In 1832, Snell’s chair featured both a back and a seat that allowed minor adjustment. In 1867, James Beal Morrison is the true precursor to the modern dental chair. The base of the chair was made of iron and the chair itself boasted both a headrest and footrest. A ball and socket joint beneath the chair, accessible by a foot petal, let the chair tilt backwards and forwards as well as right to left. It also allowed over 3ft of adjustment technology in the dental chair continues to advance
Orthodontist: a person who really knows how to straighten things out! According to ihaveaplaniowa.gov, where most of this information was found, Orthodontists main job is to examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. They also design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance. Orthodontists do many different types of treatments to help patients get the smile they have always dreamed of. In this paper, I will explain what orthodontists do, what skills are needed to become one, outlook and salary, and also so some interesting facts about them.
He came up with the idea of dentures as well as creating the first lead, tin, and gold fillings. The spread of dentistry to the United States followed the growth of that in the French Revolution (Curtis). The violence in the French Revolution caused many French dentists to flee to the United States in order to escape the conflict, their new dental techniques traveling with them. After the migration of dentistry to the United States, the field began to grow at a rapid rate. In 1795 the National Convention restored formal medical education. Following the restoration of formal medical education, Drs. Horace H. Hayden and Chapin A. Harris founded the first dental school in Baltimore. With the turn of the century, oral surgery and orthodontics became specialities and anesthetics came about. In 1892, several new legal standards went into effect for those practicing dental surgery (Curtis). While these dates stand out as key points in dental history, many other accomplishments exist and have helped dentistry to become the field known
Our teeth are some of the most overworked bones in our body. We use them to grind, gnaw, crush, and pulverize food every day. Despite this workload, we still expect our teeth make us look fabulous when smiling for the camera. Imagine life without teeth. Imagine life with false teeth. Would we smile as much? Would we still enjoy our favorite foods? Let’s explore these questions further as they have played major role in my short career as a registered dental assistant.
Orthodontists has many tasks to complete throughout each day. Although an orthodontist's primary job is to align teeth, and make sure the facial structure of the patient is growing properly, they must also give instructions to dental officers and technical assistants each day. Aside from giving instructions, and the orthodontist must take many steps in caring for their patients. By doing so, the first step in caring for their patient is to analyze their patient’s records. By analyzing the records, they check their medical or dental history, previously made plaster models of teeth, photos of patients face and teeth, and they x-ray the patient. This helps to creates the patient’s plan in order to properly align their teeth, and it gives an estimated cost for their treatment. (Degree Directory, “What Are the Duties of an
Dentistry has a long and complex history, with the earliest evidence of it being performed being dated back to 7000 B.C. from the Indus River Valley Civilization. Later, an ancient Sumerian text mentioned “tooth worms” around 5000 B.C., and from 2900 - 2700 B.C,Egyptians began drilling teeth to drain abscesses. Etruscan and Greek physicians further progressed dentistry by pioneering dental prosthetics and writing texts that contained information about dentistry. The Roman Empire later conquered the Etruscans and absorbed some of their culture, including dentistry. In fact, the Roman medical writer Celsus wrote on many topics pertaining to dentistry. In Asia, although the Chinese did use silver amalgam fillings as early as 200 B.C., a proclamation from the Qu’ran that prohibited body mutilation prevented the advancement of dental surgery for many years. The first book to focus solely on dentistry, Little Medicinal Book for All Kinds of Diseases and Infirmities of the Teeth by Artzney Buchlein was published in Germany in 1530. Known European dental achievements were mostly French and English in the 16th and 17th century, with James Hunter, an English surgeon, pioneering the idea of teeth transplant. When the English began settling the United States, many of them brought along their dental practices. Notable American dentists during the colonial period include Isaac and John Greenwood and Paul Revere. In the 19th century, America was a hotbed for dentistry related
Interpretations of artworks have been widely valued among the art world for centuries. Arguments whether an artwork means one thing, multiple things, or nothing at all is a question that circles the art world, and cause art critics to disagree when interpreting a work. Nihilism, monism, pluralism, intentionalism, romanticism, anti-intentionalsim, and post-structuralism all contain philosopher’s theories that can give art viewers the key to giving meaning to a creation. I prefer the views of pluralism, and post-structuralism when looking for the answer of how to interpret an artwork such as J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series as with most fictional books. Pluralism does not contain one completely right answer, but can disregard certain