Orthodontic terms starting with W
From growth spurt to wisdom teeth
Growth spurt – A phase of strong jaw growth. Many treatments deliberately make use of it. Functional orthodontics
Mixed dentition – The period between about six and twelve years of age, when primary teeth and permanent teeth stand side by side. Primary dentition Diastema
Wisdom teeth – The third molars. They erupt late and often find no space left. Lack of space