The branch of dentistry concerned with the treatment of irregularities in the teeth and jaws.
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesthe treatment of irregularities in the teeth and jaws, especially using braces or other appliances.
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Shared component: dont · tooth
Relating to the branch of dentistry that deals with the correction of irregularities in the teeth and jaws.
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a dentist who is trained to prevent and correct teeth that are not in the right position
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Shared component: dont · tooth