malocclusion
Aussprache: [ˌmæl.əˈkluː.ʒən]
Wort
Kontext: „dentistry“
(noun) malocclusion is when your teeth do not line up properly when your mouth is closed. This means your upper teeth may stick out too much, or your lower teeth may not be in the right place.
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The dentist said my malocclusion is mild and can be fixed with braces.
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Some people don't realize that having malocclusion can lead to other dental problems.
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What kind of treatment can help with my malocclusion?
Kontext: „health“
(noun) the condition of having improperly aligned teeth can also affect how you bite and chew. If your teeth don't fit together well, it might make eating more difficult.
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After correcting her malocclusion, she found it much easier to chew her food.
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His malocclusion made it hard for him to eat certain crunchy foods.
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Could my malocclusion be the reason I have trouble with some foods?
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