orthodontic treatment

/ˌˈɔrθəˌdɑntɪk ˌtritmənt/
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Definitions of orthodontic treatment
  1. noun
    dental treatment that corrects irregularities of the teeth or of the relation of the teeth to surrounding anatomy; treatment is usually by braces or mechanical aids
    “orthodontic treatment of facial abnormalities”
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    type of:
    intervention, treatment
    care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
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