noun
- the branch of dentistry that deals with the correction of irregularities in the teeth and jaws
Usage: medical
Examples
- She decided to specialize in orthodontics after dental school.
- The orthodontics department handles all cases involving braces and aligners.
- Modern orthodontics uses advanced technology to straighten teeth more efficiently.
- His interest in orthodontics began when he got braces as a teenager.
- The clinic offers both general dentistry and orthodontics services.
- Orthodontics has evolved significantly over the past few decades.