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

First recorded in 1905–10; orth- + -odont + -ics

Other 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.
Who's the Happiest? | Anneli Rufus | August 16, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST
"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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