Orthodontic Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. is placed on the brackets or archwires to prevent them from irritating the lips or cheeks.
  2. 6. used to describe a fixed orthodontic appliance, usually comprised of brackets, bands and wires.
  3. 8. The removal of a tooth.
  4. 9. is a technology developed using computer scanners and virtual reality to move teeth gradually using the construction of clear overlay retainer appliances.
  5. 10. An orthodontic appliance that can widen the jaws.
  6. 11. The removal of a tooth
Down
  1. 1. Latin for “bad bite.” The term used in orthodontics to describe teeth that do not fit together properly.
  2. 2. to provide individual tooth movement or jaw alignment.
  3. 4. An evaluation of your progress when your wires may be changes to keep your treatment on track and moving forward.
  4. 5. The small metal, ceramic, or plastic attachment bonded to each tooth with a tooth-colored adhesive.
  5. 7. A fixed or removable appliance worn after braces are removed or aligner therapy is complete.