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(or-tho-don-tics) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. the branch of dentistry that corrects teeth alignment.

Example Sentence

Braces are used in orthodontics.

More Example Sentences

She needs orthodontics to fix her teeth.

Synonyms

braces; dental correction; teeth straightening

Antonyms

crooked teeth; misaligned teeth

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