orthodontic
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- non-orthodontic adjective
- orthodontically adverb
- orthodontics noun
- pre-orthodontic adjective
Example Sentences
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Majid's medical team – all working for free – will include craniofacial, plastic and orthodontic surgeons, with hospital bills paid for by private donations.
From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025
Remote monitoring between treatments, for example, can be convenient and can alleviate some cost barriers of orthodontic care.
From Washington Times • Dec. 29, 2023
He and others advised those people to seek the care of a professionally trained orthodontic specialist, such as those listed on AAO’s website.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2023
SmileDirectClub, which provides orthodontic services through the mail, has agreed to release customers who asked for refunds from nondisclosure agreements, as part of a settlement with the District of Columbia’s attorney general.
From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2023
It’s not like I can respond, with the orthodontic tools stuck inside my mouth.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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