Definitions for orthodontics
ˌɔr θəˈdɒn tɪksor·thodon·tics

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1. orthodontics, orthodontia, orthodonture, dental orthopedics, dental orthopaedicsnoun

   the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth

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1. orthodonticsnoun

   A branch of dentistry specializing in the treatment of the teeth so as to make the teeth align properly within the mouth; it usually involves fitting a patient with braces and sometimes oral surgery.

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1. orthodonticsnoun

   A specialty of dentistry concerned with correcting misalignment of teeth.

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1. Orthodontics

   Orthodontics is a dentistry specialty that addresses the diagnosis, prevention, management, and correction of mal-positioned teeth and jaws, and misaligned bite patterns. It may also address the modification of facial growth, known as dentofacial orthopedics. Abnormal alignment of the teeth and jaws is very common. Nearly 50% of the developed world's population, according to the American Association of Orthodontics, has malocclusions severe enough to benefit from orthodontic treatment: although this figure decreases to less than 10% according to the same AAO statement when referring to medically necessary orthodontics. However, conclusive scientific evidence for the health benefits of orthodontic treatment is lacking, although patients with completed orthodontic treatment have reported a higher quality of life than that of untreated patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Treatment may require several months to a few years, and entails using dental braces and other appliances to gradually adjust tooth position and jaw alignment. In cases where the malocclusion is severe, jaw surgery may be incorporated in the treatment plan. Treatment usually begins before a person reaches adulthood, insofar as pre-adult bones may be adjusted more easily before adulthood.

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1. orthodontics

   Orthodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry that focuses on diagnosing, preventing, and treating dental and facial abnormalities. It typically involves correcting teeth and jaw alignment issues through the use of devices such as braces, retainers, and aligners to straighten teeth, improve function, and enhance appearance. The professionals who practice orthodontics are known as orthodontists.

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1. Orthodontics

   Orthodontics, formerly orthodontia is the first specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions, which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. Orthodontic treatment can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal with the control and modification of facial growth. In the latter case it is better defined as "dentofacial orthopaedics". Orthodontic treatment can be carried out for purely aesthetic reasons with regards to improving the general appearance of patients' teeth. However, there are orthodontists who work on reconstructing the entire face rather than focusing exclusively on teeth.

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1. Orthodontics

   A dental specialty concerned with the prevention and correction of dental and oral anomalies (malocclusion).

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How to pronounce orthodontics?

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How to say orthodontics in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of orthodontics in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of orthodontics in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of orthodontics in a Sentence

1. Marian Salzman:

   People used to think they had to live with what they wore born with, then orthodontics came along and introduced a new mindset.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=orthodontics
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=orthodontics
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Orthodontics
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthodontics
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=orthodontics
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=orthodontics