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orthodontics: see dentistry dentistry, treatment and care of the teeth and associated oral structures. Dentistry is mainly concerned with tooth decay, disease of the supporting structures, such as the gums, and faulty positioning of the teeth. ..... Click the link for more information. . orthodontics, orthodontia the branch of dentistry concerned with preventing or correcting irregularities of the teeth orthodontics [‚ȯr·thə′dän·tiks] (medicine) A branch of dentistry that deals with the prevention and treatment of malocclusion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Ferrera, who needs heavy-rimmed eyeglasses and fake orthodontia to transform herself into Ugly Betty, is just one of the role models that teens are looking for, Womack and others said. People who have to buy orthodontia and pay tuition cannot be excessively dainty about timing. Since the dental plan does not have a patient's full medical record, medical conditions that impact treatment choices, such as the presence of braces or other orthodontia, should be noted. |
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