Oct 28, 2024 · Malocclusion (or a “bad bite”) means your upper and lower teeth don’t align when you close your mouth. Left untreated, it can cause tooth erosion, gum disease and other oral …

In orthodontics, a malocclusion is a misalignment or incorrect relation between the teeth of the upper and lower dental arches when they approach each other as the jaws close. The English …

Oct 2, 2024 · Malocclusion is the medical term for a bad bite, where someone’s teeth are misaligned and don’t make proper contact. There may be an underlying issue with the upper …

Nov 9, 2022 · Malocclusion of the teeth is when your teeth are misaligned. This can lead to oral health complications if left untreated. It may also be referred to as: Your teeth may not perform …

Feb 12, 2025 · What is Malocclusion? Malocclusion – a medical term for misaligned teeth – is a dental condition that gives birth to several other oral problems like underbite, overcrowding, …

Apr 23, 2023 · This activity defines and distinguishes the different types of malocclusion seen in orthodontics and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in diagnosing and utilizing …

Jun 30, 2023 · Malocclusion is a bite that doesn’t align properly from front to back. It's often characterized as having crooked teeth or a poor bite. Normally, your front teeth align just in …

Malocclusion is the most common reason for referral to an orthodontist. The goal of treatment is to correct the positioning of the teeth. Correcting moderate or severe malocclusion can: Make …

A malocclusion is an incorrect relationship between the maxilla (upper arch) and the mandible (lower arch), or a general misalignment of the teeth. Malocclusions are so common that most …

Malocclusion is abnormal alignment of the teeth and the way in which the upper and lower teeth fit together. Normally, the upper teeth overlap slightly outside the lower teeth. This overlap allows …