2006-09-08 07:19:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Straightening teeth and treating problems related to growth and development of the jaws
2006-09-08 07:23:31 · answer #1 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orthodontics (or orthodontia) is a specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions, which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both.
The doctors that work in the field of orthodontics are called orthodontists and they basically fix your teeth, put braces on and makes them look normal and nice again.
2006-09-08 16:12:47 · answer #2 · answered by Green Alex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orthodontics is a dentist who's specialized in the field of malocclusions, or irregularities in your teeth and jaw.
Treatment can be asthetic, as to help straighten someones teeth, or the treatment can be more practical, as to help someone fix their jaw so that they can properly use it.
Most common treatments we see on a daily basis are braces and retainers.
2006-09-08 14:25:41 · answer #3 · answered by o0twiggles0o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a greek compound word that constists of the words orthos-donti that actually means proper teeth
2006-09-08 15:21:23 · answer #4 · answered by girl24gr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋