orthodontics
[ awr-thuh-don-tiks ]
noun(used with a singular verb)
the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention and correction of irregular teeth, as by means of braces.
Origin of orthodontics
1Other words from orthodontics
- or·tho·don·tic, or·tho·don·tal, adjective
- or·tho·don·tist, noun
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How to use orthodontics in a sentence
In theory, a married born-again Christian orthodontist who lives in Costa Rica.
"Lefty is going to take me to the orthodontist this afternoon," she said.
The Right Time | Walter Bupp
British Dictionary definitions for orthodontics
orthodontics
orthodontia (ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪə)
/ (ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular) the branch of dentistry concerned with preventing or correcting irregularities of the teeth: Also called: dental orthopaedics
Derived forms of orthodontics
- orthodontic, adjective
- orthodontist, noun
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