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Orthodontist: meaning, definitions and examples

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orthodontist

 

[ ˌɔːrθəˈdɒntɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical professional

An orthodontist is a dental specialist who focuses on the alignment of teeth and jaws to improve a person's smile and oral health. They use braces, retainers, and other devices to straighten teeth and correct bite issues.

Examples of usage

  • Many teenagers visit an orthodontist to get braces.
  • My orthodontist recommended wearing a retainer at night.
  • The orthodontist explained the importance of proper dental hygiene during treatment.
Context #2 | Noun

healthcare field

An orthodontist is a healthcare professional who specializes in treating misaligned teeth and jaws. They help patients achieve a straighter smile and improved bite function through various orthodontic treatments.

Examples of usage

  • The orthodontist recommended starting orthodontic treatment early for better results.
  • My orthodontist uses the latest technology to provide effective treatment options.
  • Many adults choose to see an orthodontist to improve their smile.

Translations

Translations of the word "orthodontist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ortodontista

🇮🇳 ऑर्थोडॉन्टिस्ट

🇩🇪 Kieferorthopäde

🇮🇩 ortodontis

🇺🇦 ортодонт

🇵🇱 ortodonta

🇯🇵 矯正歯科医

🇫🇷 orthodontiste

🇪🇸 ortodoncista

🇹🇷 ortodontist

🇰🇷 치과 교정의

🇸🇦 طبيب تقويم الأسنان

🇨🇿 ortodontista

🇸🇰 ortodont

🇨🇳 正畸医生

🇸🇮 ortodont

🇮🇸 tanlæknir með sérhæfingu í tannréttingum

🇰🇿 ортодонт

🇬🇪 ორთოდონტი

🇦🇿 ortodont

🇲🇽 ortodoncista

Etymology

The term 'orthodontist' originated from the Greek words 'orthos,' meaning straight or proper, and 'odont,' meaning tooth. The field of orthodontics has evolved over centuries, with early attempts at teeth straightening dating back to ancient civilizations. Modern orthodontics as a specialized branch of dentistry began to take shape in the 19th century with the development of braces and other orthodontic devices.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,681 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.