orthodontics

noun plural but singular in construction or·tho·don·tics \-ˈdän-tiks\

: a branch of dentistry that deals with helping teeth to grow straight

Full Definition of ORTHODONTICS

: a branch of dentistry dealing with irregularities of the teeth (as malocclusion) and their correction (as by braces)

— or·tho·don·tic \-tik\ adjective

— or·tho·don·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

— or·tho·don·tist \-ˈdän-tist\ noun

1909

Medical Dictionary

noun plural but singular in construction orth·odon·tics \-ˈdänt-iks\

: a branch of dentistry dealing with irregularities of the teeth and their correction (as by means of braces)

: the treatment provided by an orthodontist

—orth·odon·tic \-ik\ adjective

—orth·odon·ti·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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