Orthodontics derives from the Latin words (orthos = smooth) and (dontos = tooth) and is a branch of science that corrects malocclusion and crooked teeth. In some countries, this science is also called jaw orthopedics.

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Orthodontics (orthodontist = orthodontist), a branch of dentistry, is a branch of science that deals with the teeth, jaw and face complex in terms of normal structure and development, anomalies and treatment of anomalies. 

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Today, the target audience of orthodontics has expanded considerably and its application area has increased at the same rate. According to the results of research conducted in recent years, the importance of preventive dentistry all over the world has created a more conscious audience and there has been a visible decrease in the number of tooth decay cases. Accordingly, the interest in orthodontics has increased as a result of disorders caused by factors such as heredity, developmental deficiencies, various wrong habits (thumb sucking, using false breasts and bottles for a long time, biting lips).