The idea of ancient civilisations pioneering orthodontics is irresistible, but archaeology shows their gold dental work served very different purposes.
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Veneers are coverings usually made of porcelain and stuck over the top of your natural teeth. But their look needs to be balanced with their risks.
A dentist explains why this is a habit worth breaking – no matter the cause or the strength of your cravings to keep doing it.
Like it or not, the facial feature most influenced by your genes is your nose. Researchers investigate which genes are involved in sculpting the face.
Why do Canadians have such straight white teeth? The story is in the marketing of orthodontics in Canada.
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Professor, Department of History, University of Guelph
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