malocclusion
Pronunciation: [ˌmæl.əˈkluː.ʒən]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
The dentist said my malocclusion is mild and can be fixed with braces.
Example
Some people don't realize that having malocclusion can lead to other dental problems.
Example
What kind of treatment can help with my malocclusion?
Context: "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.
Example
After correcting her malocclusion, she found it much easier to chew her food.
Example
His malocclusion made it hard for him to eat certain crunchy foods.
Example
Could my malocclusion be the reason I have trouble with some foods?
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