{"id":80,"date":"2014-02-27T15:39:03","date_gmt":"2014-02-27T15:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orthodonticsunltd.co.uk\/?page_id=80"},"modified":"2026-02-24T14:22:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:22:40","slug":"what-is-orthodontics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.braces4u.co.uk\/orthodonticsunltd\/what-is-orthodontics\/","title":{"rendered":"What is orthodontics?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Orthodontics is a specialist branch of dentistry that focuses on straightening teeth and making the most of your smile by naturally re-aligning your teeth using gentle pressure to achieve a healthy and beautiful smile.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-85\" src=\"https:\/\/www.braces4u.co.uk\/orthodonticsunltd\/files\/2026\/02\/iStock-2166226989.jpg\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We offer revolutionary technology to create beautiful smiles. 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