Average Cost Of Braces by State for 2012. The following average cost was done by using a bracesinfo.com sample of orthodontist in large cities (50,000-500,000) by region and with the 2011 JCO (Journal Of Clinical Orthodontics) Orthodontic Practice Study MEAN FEES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION based on 10,956 orthodontist.
Causes of Fingernail Ridges, Pitting and Curved Nails. Normal Lines and Ridges on the Nails. Longitudinal ridges (running from the cuticle to the free edge of the nail) may be due to aging and not a sign of any disease. Nail beading, where the nail loses its smooth curvature, is also a normal part of aging.
A: Bumpy ridges on the fingernails can be caused by aging, nail injury, lack of moisture or poor nutrition, according to Dr. Phoebe Rich, M.D., clinical adjunct professor of dermatology at Oregon Health Science University. Aging is the most common cause of bumpy fingernails. Continue Reading