Malocclusion
Pronunciation: /ˈmæɫˈəkɫuʒən/
Malocclusion (noun)
- A condition where the upper and lower teeth do not meet correctly when the mouth is closed.
- An abnormal way the jaws and teeth fit together, affecting chewing and sometimes speech.
Examples
- Malocclusion causes teeth misalignment that affects how you chew.
- Teeth misalignment can be corrected when malocclusion is treated early.