Meaning & use
orthodontia
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The branch of dentistry concerned with correcting irregularities in the teeth and jaws, especially using braces.
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Her years of orthodontia finally straightened out her crowded teeth.
The dental school offers a specialized program in orthodontia.
A note on using this word
An older, somewhat formal term; 'orthodontics' is now the more commonly used word for the same field.
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