orthodontist
Braces installation specialist
An orthodontist is a dentist who specializes in correcting misaligned teeth and jaws.
Orthodontists fit braces, retainers, and other devices to straighten teeth and improve bite alignment: My orthodontist says I'll need braces for two years.
The field requires additional training beyond dental school.
Marks setting off text
- wiresMetallic electrical conductors
- archwireWire connecting dental brackets
- bandsMusical performing groups
- bondingForming close connections
tightening · adjustment · ceramic · lingual · metal · clear aligners · Invisalign · retainer
Pleased facial expression
- straight teethProperly aligned dental row
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- transformationThorough change in form
- before and afterStates flanking a change
reveal · retention · relapse prevention · aesthetic · cosmetic · self-esteem · graduation · photos
Improper dental alignment
- overbiteExcessive incisor overlap
- underbiteLower jaw extends past upper
- crossbiteLateral jaw misalignment
- crowdingExcessive gathering in limited space
spacing · gaps · jaw alignment · midline · occlusion · straightening · repositioning · tooth movement
Expert in one field
- DDSDental doctorate abbreviation
- DMDDental doctorate abbreviation
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
- certificationAttestation of qualification
practice · consultation · X-rays · impressions · molds · 3D imaging · treatment planning · referral
Person aged thirteen-nineteen
- peer pressureInfluence from one's equals
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- elasticsStretchable binding loops
brackets
Marks setting off text
- wiresMetallic electrical conductors
- archwireWire connecting dental brackets
- bandsMusical performing groups
bonding · tightening · adjustment · ceramic · lingual · metal · clear aligners · Invisalign · retainer · headgear
smile
Pleased facial expression
- straight teethProperly aligned dental row
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- transformationThorough change in form
before and after · reveal · retention · relapse prevention · aesthetic · cosmetic · self-esteem · graduation · photos
malocclusion
Improper dental alignment
- overbiteExcessive incisor overlap
- underbiteLower jaw extends past upper
- crossbiteLateral jaw misalignment
crowding · spacing · gaps · jaw alignment · midline · occlusion · straightening · repositioning · tooth movement · open bite
specialist
Expert in one field
- DDSDental doctorate abbreviation
- DMDDental doctorate abbreviation
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
certification · practice · consultation · X-rays · impressions · molds · 3D imaging · treatment planning · referral · oral surgeon
teenager
Person aged thirteen-nineteen
- peer pressureInfluence from one's equals
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- Orthodonticsbraces, retainers, aligners, brackets, archwire
- ortho- wordsorthopedic, orthopedics, orthodox, orthogonal, orthopedic surgeon
- Dentistcavity filling, cavity, filling, tooth extraction, cleaning
- dentistryteeth, tooth, dentists, filling, fillings
- Professionaldoctor, lawyer, teacher, nurse, engineer
- licensed professionalsdoctor, lawyer, attorney, pharmacist, surgeon
orthodontistgeneral dentist
Primary oral care provider
oral surgeon · periodontist · endodontist · prosthodontist · dental hygienist
- orthodontic appliancesDevices correcting tooth alignment
- orthodontic treatmentDental realignment procedure