braces
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Definition
Noun 1. A dental appliance: A device, typically consisting of wires and brackets, that is fixed to a person's teeth to correct irregularities in their alignment or positioning.
Usage
- Braces are used to straighten teeth and correct bite issues.
- The orthodontist recommended braces for two years.
- She is getting her braces adjusted next week.
Advanced Usage
- To have/get braces put on: To undergo the procedure of having braces attached to one's teeth.
- He had braces put on when he was thirteen.
- To have braces taken off: To have the braces removed after treatment is complete.
- She was excited to finally have her braces taken off.
Variants and Related Words
- Orthodontic braces: The full technical term for the appliance.
- Brace (noun, singular): Can refer to a single supportive device or structure in other contexts (e.g., a knee brace), but in dentistry, the term is almost always used in the plural form braces.
- Retainer (noun): A removable device often worn after braces to maintain the new tooth position.
Synonyms
- Orthodontic appliance
- Dental braces
- (Informal) Train tracks, metal mouth
Related Phrases
- To wear braces: To have braces on one's teeth.
- Many teenagers wear braces.
- To be in braces: To be undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces.
- He will be in braces for the next 18 months.
Noun
- an appliance that corrects dental irregularities