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The practice of orthodontics, as we know it today, is not just about correcting the position of misaligned teeth, but has a long history behind it. Teeth are important to us, and even in ancient times they were of interest. Archaeologists have found attempts to straighten teeth on human skulls, which had wire wrapped around the teeth in an attempt to realign them. It has taken the knowledge and written works of many dentists and orthodontists to reach the current state of the science.