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ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthodontics
CONT

Orthodontic treatment straightens your teeth so they look and work better. Braces or other appliances are used to put gentle pressure on your teeth. Over a number of months or years this pressure can move your teeth into the right position.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthodontie
CONT

Le traitement d'orthodontie a pour objet d'aligner vos dents pour en améliorer l'apparence et le fonctionnement. On peut amener les dents à la position voulue en exerçant sur elles une légère pression pendant plusieurs mois, voire plusieurs années, à l'aide d'appareils orthodontiques fixes ou amovibles.

Spanish

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