Occlusion is a term that refers to the way your teeth fit together. In a normal mouth, the upper teeth are marginally over the lower teeth, and the teeth fit nicely together without any problems or pain. However, malocclusions of the teeth refer to misalignments that can have lasting effects on your smile. These misalignments could be referring to your bite (cross bite, under bite, overbite, open bite), or your teeth (crowded teeth, crooked teeth). What causes malocclusions of the teeth?

An article by Dr. Nhien Lu. Originally published by Your Dental Health Resource.

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