orthodontics
nounThe dental specialty dealing with correction of irregularities of the teeth, such as malocclusion, often by the use of braces.
nounA branch of dentistry specializing in the treatment of the teeth so as to make the teeth align properly within the mouth; it usually involves fitting a patient with braces and sometimes oral surgery.
nounA
the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
