Orthodontics 2024

Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that focuses on diagnosing and treating “bad bites” (malocclusion). Common orthodontic treatments include braces, clear aligners and retainers. The way your teeth fit together has a significant impact on your oral health.

12+ Lesson

9hr 30min

32 students enrolled

A dentist is a doctor trained to specialize in teeth, gums, nerves, and your jaw. Orthodontists are dentists as well, but their specialty within dentistry focuses on correcting bites, occlusion, which is how your teeth come in contact with one another, and the straightness of your teeth.

Includes

 a branch of dentistry dealing with irregularities of the teeth and their correction (as by means of braces) 2. : the treatment provided by an orthodontist. orthodontic.