Nomen

der Kieferorthopäde

orthodontist

Der Kieferorthopäde empfahl eine Zahnspange.

The orthodontist recommended braces.

Ich habe einen Termin beim Kieferorthopäden.

I have an appointment with the orthodontist.

to go to the orthodontist I'm going to the orthodontist tomorrow.

Zahnarzt (dentist)

Composed of 'Kiefer' (jaw), 'ortho' (from Greek for 'straight'), and '-päde' (specialist). Literally a 'jaw-straightening specialist'.

Think of an 'ortho' specialist for your 'Kiefer' (jaw).

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