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orthodontic

American  
[awr-thuh-dahn-tik] / ˌɔr θəˈdɑn tɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to orthodontics.


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Klein still needs tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of orthodontic surgery and friends have established an online fundraising account.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2024

Remote monitoring between treatments, for example, can be convenient and can alleviate some cost barriers of orthodontic care.

From Washington Times • Dec. 29, 2023

Al-Jewair added that many former direct-to-consumer aligner patients end up coming to orthodontic practices for reevaluation.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2023

In early 2015, just before her 12th birthday, Ms Khan said she was referred for orthodontic treatment.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 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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