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What is orthodontics?

Oct.2015

Published on in “Education, Beauty”, language — English. 10 pages.
What is the Orthodontics? Orthodontics used to be called orthodontia - the word comes from the Greek orthos, meaning "straight, perfect or proper". Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that specializes in treating patients with improper positioning of teeth when the mouth is closed (malocclusion), which results in an improper bite. Orthodontics also includes treating and controlling various aspects of facial growth (dentofacial orthopedics) and the shape and development of the jaw. More