noun
orthodontist
aw-thuh-DON-tihst
noun
1
A dentist who specializes in straightening teeth and correcting bite problems, often using braces.
"The orthodontist recommended braces to fix her overbite."
How to Use Orthodontist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA specialist dentist who fixes crooked teeth and jaw alignment, typically with braces.
Common pairings
see an orthodontist
orthodontist appointment
Word Forms
orthodontists plural
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Etymology
Built from orthodontic (from Greek orthos, "straight," + odous, "tooth") plus the -ist suffix for a person who practices something.