orthodontia

noun

or·tho·don·tia | \ ˌȯr-thə-ˈdän(t)-sh(ē-)ə

Definition of orthodontia

1 : orthodontics

2 : dental appliances (such as braces) used in orthodontic treatment

We took out a loan to pay for our son's orthodontia.

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There are still plenty of women who don’t have access to, can’t afford, or haven’t gotten orthodontia, which became a heated discussion this week when Gucci Beauty launched its new lipstick campaign. — Alaina Leary, Glamour, "The Reaction to Gucci's Ad Doesn't Surprise Me—I Grew Up With 'Bad Teeth'," 9 May 2019 From diapers and daycare, orthodontia and summer camp, the costs of raising a kid add up. — Liz Tracy, Glamour, "The Maternity Leave Mistake That Devastated My Family's Financial Situation," 11 May 2018

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More Definitions for orthodontia

orthodontia

noun

US, technical : treatment and devices used on teeth to make them grow straight

orthodontia

noun

orth·odon·tia | \ ˌȯr-thə-ˈdän-ch(ē-)ə

1 : orthodontics

2 : dental appliances (as braces) used in orthodontic treatment