orthodontia

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

orthodontics orthodonture dental orthopaedics dental orthopedics dentistry retainer braces orthodontic orthodontist dental medicine archwire

Hypernyms

dentistry odontology dental medicine

Examples

Orthodontia may not seem like a necessary medical expense after one’s pre-teen years, but it absolutely can be later on. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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