orthodontics

[ awr-thuh-don-tiks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention and correction of irregular teeth, as by means of braces.

orthodontics

/ ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪks; ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪə /

noun

1. functioning as singular the branch of dentistry concerned with preventing or correcting irregularities of the teeth Also calleddental orthopaedics

Derived Forms

• ˌorthoˈdontist, noun
• ˌorthoˈdontic, adjective

Other Words From

• ortho·dontic ortho·dontal adjective
• ortho·dontist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of orthodontics¹

First recorded in 1905–10; orth- + -odont + -ics

Example Sentences

That would more than cover the orthodontics bill.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s very easy to cause harm if you’re not properly monitoring the case,” Dr. Thikriat Al-Jewair, chair of the Department of Orthodontics at the University at Buffalo, said.

From Washington Times

"Orthodontics looks simple but it is a complex medical procedure and should start with an in-person exam and good diagnostic records," he said.

From BBC

“It’s very easy to cause harm if you’re not properly monitoring the case,” Dr. Thikriat Al-Jewair, chair of the Department of Orthodontics at the University at Buffalo, said.

From Seattle Times

The British Dental Association has also been critical about SmileDirectClub and such remote orthodontics — pointing to cases of advanced gum disease provided with aligners, misdiagnosis risks and more in a Sunday post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

From Seattle Times