Meaning of ORTHODONTICS

Pronunciation:			'orthu'dântiks
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WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
	Synonyms:		dental orthopaedics, dental orthopedics, orthodontia, orthodonture
	See Also:		dental medicine, dentistry, odontology
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		orthodontics is the dental specialty that focuses on the development, prevention, and correction of irregularities of the teeth, bite, and jaw.