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orthodontistnoun
a dentist specializing in the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
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orthodontistnoun
An orthodontic dentist
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orthodontist
Orthodontics is a dentistry specialty that addresses the diagnosis, prevention, management, and correction of mal-positioned teeth and jaws, and misaligned bite patterns. It may also address the modification of facial growth, known as dentofacial orthopedics. Abnormal alignment of the teeth and jaws is very common. Nearly 50% of the developed world's population, according to the American Association of Orthodontics, has malocclusions severe enough to benefit from orthodontic treatment: although this figure decreases to less than 10% according to the same AAO statement when referring to medically necessary orthodontics. However, conclusive scientific evidence for the health benefits of orthodontic treatment is lacking, although patients with completed orthodontic treatment have reported a higher quality of life than that of untreated patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Treatment may require several months to a few years, and entails using dental braces and other appliances to gradually adjust tooth position and jaw alignment. In cases where the malocclusion is severe, jaw surgery may be incorporated in the treatment plan. Treatment usually begins before a person reaches adulthood, insofar as pre-adult bones may be adjusted more easily before adulthood.
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orthodontist
An orthodontist is a type of dentist who specializes in diagnosing and treating misaligned teeth and jaws, often by designing and applying corrective treatments such as braces and retainers. They are also involved in preventing problems related to irregularities in teeth and jaws. Orthodontists require additional training beyond general dentistry.
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Orthodontist
A dentist specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of malocclusions of the teeth and their surrounding structures.
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The numerical value of orthodontist in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
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The numerical value of orthodontist in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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- Kieferorthopädin, KieferorthopädeGerman
- ortodoncistaSpanish
- orthodontisteFrench
- orthodontistaInterlingua
- orthodontistDutch
- ortodontistaPortuguese
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