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orthodontics
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or·tho·don·tics  (ôrth-dntks)
n.
(used with a sing. verb) The dental specialty and practice of preventing and correcting irregularities of the teeth, as by the use of braces.

ortho·dontic adj.
ortho·donti·cal·ly adv.
ortho·dontist n.

orthodontics
Noun
the branch of dentistry concerned with correcting irregularities of the teeth [Greek orthos straight + odōn tooth]
orthodontic adj
orthodontist n

orthodontics
the branch of dentistry that specializes in treatment of malformed teeth and oral problems. — orthodontist, n. — orthodontic, adj.
See also: Medical Specialties
the branch of dentistry that studies the prevention and correction of irregular teeth. — orthodontist, n.orthodontic, adj.
See also: Teeth
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.orthodonticsorthodontics - the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
dental medicine, dentistry, odontology - the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth

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