Occupation or Discipline
orthodontics
or·tho·don·tics [ awr-thuh-don-tiks ]
Subclass of:
Specialties, Dental;
Dentistry
Also called:
Braces
Definitions related to orthodontics speciality:
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(orthodontia) Some people have naturally straight teeth that fit together. But if you have problems with your bite or the spacing of your teeth, you may need orthodontic care. Orthodontia is the branch of dentistry that deals with abnormalities of the teeth and jaw. Orthodontic care involves the use of devices, such as braces, to Straighten teeth; Correct problems with bite; Close gaps between teeth; Align lips and teeth properly . Most people who receive orthodontic care are kids, but adults get braces, too. In young children, orthodontic treatment may guide proper jaw growth. This can help permanent teeth to come in properly. Straight permanent teeth can help prevent tooth problems later on.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(orthodontics) A dental specialty concerned with the prevention and correction of dental and oral anomalies (malocclusion).NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(orthodontics) Dental specialty concerned with the prevention and correction of dental and oral anomalies, irregularities and malocclusions.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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(orthodontics) The branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Orthodontics, division of dentistry dealing with the prevention and correction of irregularities of the teeth--generally entailing the straightening of crooked teeth or the correcting of a poor bite, or malocclusion (physiologically unacceptable contact of opposing dentition, which may be caused by...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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