There are many types of malocclusion (misalignment of the teeth) that patients suffer from. An underbite is one of these conditions. An underbite is the type of malocclusion where your lower teeth sit in front of your upper teeth when your mouth is closed....
Occlusion is the word used to refer to the way your teeth align. Normally, they should be straight, properly aligned, with the upper jaw just slightly overlapping the lower jaw. Malocclusion is a condition where the teeth do not align properly, leading to bite issues....