orthodontic
Concerning aligned teeth
Orthodontic is the adjective form of orthodontics, the branch of dentistry concerned with correcting irregularities in teeth alignment and jaw positioning.
Orthodontic treatment typically involves braces, retainers, or clear aligners to straighten teeth and improve bite function.
She scheduled an orthodontic consultation for her son.
The word combines Greek roots meaning "straight" and "tooth."
Dental alignment devices
- retainersUpfront professional fees
- alignersDevices that straighten teeth
- archwireWire connecting dental brackets
- bracketsMarks setting off text
bands · headgear · spacers · clear aligners · Invisalign · ligature · bonding · elastics
Correct relative positioning
- straighteningMaking something not crooked
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- tooth movementTeeth changing position
- malocclusionImproper dental alignment
overbite · underbite · crossbite · crowding · spacing · rotation · extraction · impressions
Rust-proof iron alloy
- ceramicFired clay material
- titaniumElement twenty-two
- biocompatibleAccepted by living tissue
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
elastic · flexible · metal · wire gauge · torque · tension · composite · acrylic
Pleased facial expression
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- transformationThorough change in form
- cosmeticSurface-level appearance enhancer
- teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
appearance · profile · symmetry · before-and-after · self-esteem · photogenic · visible · discreet
Oral care physician
- dental assistantOral care support worker
- oral surgeonDoctor operating on jaws
- periodontistGum disease specialist
- prosthodontistTooth replacement specialist
specialist · certification · referral · practice · clinic · consultation · board-certified · dental hygienist
braces
Dental alignment devices
- retainersUpfront professional fees
- alignersDevices that straighten teeth
- archwireWire connecting dental brackets
brackets · bands · headgear · spacers · clear aligners · Invisalign · ligature · bonding · elastics · rubber bands
alignment
Correct relative positioning
- straighteningMaking something not crooked
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- tooth movementTeeth changing position
malocclusion · overbite · underbite · crossbite · crowding · spacing · rotation · extraction · impressions · treatment plan
stainless steel
Rust-proof iron alloy
- ceramicFired clay material
- titaniumElement twenty-two
- biocompatibleAccepted by living tissue
polymer · elastic · flexible · metal · wire gauge · torque · tension · composite · acrylic · thermoplastic
smile
Pleased facial expression
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- transformationThorough change in form
- cosmeticSurface-level appearance enhancer
teeth · appearance · profile · symmetry · before-and-after · self-esteem · photogenic · visible · discreet · invisible
dentist
Oral care physician
- dental assistantOral care support worker
- oral surgeonDoctor operating on jaws
- periodontistGum disease specialist
prosthodontist · specialist · certification · referral · practice · clinic · consultation · board-certified · dental hygienist
- orthodontic appliancesDevices correcting tooth alignment
- orthodontic treatmentDental realignment procedure