adjective
- relating to the treatment of irregularities in the teeth and jaws
Usage: medical
Examples
- She needed orthodontic treatment to straighten her teeth.
- The orthodontic appliance helped correct his bite.
- Orthodontic braces are commonly worn by teenagers.
- The dentist referred her to an orthodontic specialist.
- Orthodontic care can improve both function and appearance.
- Modern orthodontic techniques are less painful than before.