Queen Mary University of London provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Ancient Egyptians and Etruscans pioneered orthodontics, using delicate gold wires and catgut to straighten teeth.

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Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at So Yummy and senior lifestyle editor at Hunker. Over the past 10+ years, Anna has also written for the ...