Why humans are the only species who get wonky teeth and require orthodontic treatment??

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Why humans are the only species who get wonky teeth and require orthodontic treatment??

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Our ancestors had larger ape like jaws for chewing vegetation. As we eveolved for a more omnviorus diet our jaw shrank but the number of teeth stayed the same leaving us with overcrowded jaws.

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