China now boasts seven of the 10 longest bridges in the world, all built within the past decade. Such engineering feats were once mainly the province of the United States, which for much of the latter half of the 20th century boasted most of the longest bridges in the world. Here are the 10 longest bridges in the U.S., and no matter how well traveled you are, four or five of these bridges will come as a surprise.
There are two types of neck braces: soft and rigid. A soft cervical collar is made from thick foam rubber covered in cotton. It is used to support your neck and control pain after an injury (e.g., whiplash).
Types of Braces. Thanks to todays technology, patients now have more options when it comes to wearing braces. While regular braces are still widely used, clear braces are becoming more popular along with removable appliances that can be use for mild cases of misaligned teeth. Please use the menu below to learn more about the types of braces we offer at our office, and speak with the orthodontist to determine which appliance is right for you. Miniature Self-ligating Braces At York Mills Orthodontics, we use self-ligating braces by GAC International Inc. that are also much smaller than the braces that have traditionally been used over the years.