noun
- the branch of dentistry that deals with the prevention and correction of irregular teeth
Usage: medical
Examples
- She studied orthodontia in dental school.
- The orthodontia department specializes in braces and aligners.
- Modern orthodontia offers many treatment options for crooked teeth.
- His interest in orthodontia began when he got braces as a teenager.
- The clinic’s orthodontia services include traditional and clear braces.
- Advances in orthodontia have made treatments more comfortable for patients.