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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Dental malocclusion
  1. Malocclusion of teeth 
    Malocclusion means the teeth are not aligned properly. ... lips, and your lower teeth protect your tongue. Malocclusion is most often hereditary. This means it is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001058.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Malocclusion of teeth (image) 
    ... the upper and lower teeth fit together (bite). Malocclusion is the most common reason for referral to an orthodontist. Most malocclusion is mild enough not to require treatment. If ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8500.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Thumbsucking (image) 
    ... age 4, dental problems may occur such as malocclusion. Malocclusion is the abnormal contact between the teeth of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9969.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Prognathism 
    Prognathism may cause malocclusion (misalignment of the biting surfaces of the upper and lower teeth). It can give a person an angry, or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003026.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Impacted tooth 
    ... gum area Chronic discomfort in the mouth Infection Malocclusion (poor alignment) of the teeth Plaque trapped between ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001057.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Dental x-rays 
    ... way the upper and lower teeth fit together ( malocclusion ) Other abnormalities of the teeth and jaw bones
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003801.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Skull x-ray 
    ... be performed include: Teeth are not aligned properly ( malocclusion of teeth ) Infection of the mastoid bone ( mastoiditis ) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003802.htm - Medical Encyclopedia