| 单词 | orthodontist |
| 释义 | orthodontist (once / 74806 pages) n An orthodontist is a type of dentist who specializes in straightening crooked teeth. If you go see an orthodontist, you could walk out with a mouth full of braces! A dentist can fill cavities and encourage you to floss, but an orthodontist can help straighten crooked teeth or misaligned jaws. The word orthodontist comes from the Greek word orthos for “straight, correct” and odon for "tooth." The most common thing an orthodontist does is provide braces for kids and adults. An orthodontist can help if you have a serious tooth or jaw problem or if you just want your teeth to look better. WORD FAMILYorthodontist: orthodontists+/orthodontic: orthodontia, orthodontically, orthodontics, orthodonture/orthodontics: orthodontist USAGE EXAMPLESDentists and orthodontists were the first to hit on the post-Halloween demand to offload some candy. New York Times(Oct 31, 2016) It’s a 1600s version of a strip mall where they have a donut shop next to an orthodontist. Los Angeles Times(Oct 30, 2016) What do an orthodontist, accountant and nurse practitioner have in common? US News(Oct 17, 2016) n a dentist specializing in the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth Hyper dental practitioner, dentist, tooth doctor a person qualified to practice dentistry |
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