orthodontics
noun
or·tho·don·tics
ˌȯr-thə-ˈdän-tiks 
plural in form but singular in construction
: a branch of dentistry dealing with irregularities of the teeth (such as malocclusion) and their correction (as by braces)
also
: the treatment provided by a specialist in orthodontics
Examples of orthodontics in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Ting allegedly used his position as orthodontics chair to lower section expenses, including seeking to cut pay for part-time instructors in the clinic, to preserve faculty profit-sharing payments, according to the report.
—
Alexis Timko, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, adult orthodontics can be about more than just teeth.
—Erin Warwood, Women's Health, 31 Jan. 2023
With orthodontics, veneers, implants and teeth whiteners, dentists can give anyone a beautiful smile nowadays.
—Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 3 Nov. 2022
But a business model inspired by the wider direct-to-consumer trend might continue to show limitations in a field as sensitive as orthodontics.
—Carol Ryan, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022
In 2007, the Daily Bruin looked into claims that donations influenced admissions to the orthodontics program.
—Alexis Timko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022
Moon was the former program director for the section of orthodontics.
—Alexis Timko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022
About five years ago, the manufacturing company 3M, which makes items like adhesives, laminates, orthodontics and masks, did a survey that yielded some troubling results: Public enthusiasm for science was low.
—New York Times, 4 Aug. 2022
The company helps dentists provide orthodontics like traditional braces and clear aligners, solving for a shortage of orthodontists.
—Sean McDonnell, cleveland, 20 Apr. 2022
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Alexis Timko, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, adult orthodontics can be about more than just teeth.
—Erin Warwood, Women's Health, 31 Jan. 2023
With orthodontics, veneers, implants and teeth whiteners, dentists can give anyone a beautiful smile nowadays.
—Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 3 Nov. 2022
But a business model inspired by the wider direct-to-consumer trend might continue to show limitations in a field as sensitive as orthodontics.
—Carol Ryan, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022
In 2007, the Daily Bruin looked into claims that donations influenced admissions to the orthodontics program.
—Alexis Timko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022
Moon was the former program director for the section of orthodontics.
—Alexis Timko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022
About five years ago, the manufacturing company 3M, which makes items like adhesives, laminates, orthodontics and masks, did a survey that yielded some troubling results: Public enthusiasm for science was low.
—New York Times, 4 Aug. 2022
The company helps dentists provide orthodontics like traditional braces and clear aligners, solving for a shortage of orthodontists.
—Sean McDonnell, cleveland, 20 Apr. 2022
Cite this Entry
“Orthodontics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orthodontics. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
orthodontics
noun, plural in form but singular in construction
orth·odon·tics
-ˈdänt-iks
1
: 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share