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 ConsumersGlossary    December 4, 2008
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Orthodontics

Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.

 

Overbite

Dental overbite is when front upper teeth cover most of the lower teeth when biting down or when the lower front teeth bite into the palate or gum tissue behind the upper front teeth.

 

Overjet

Dental overjet is when upper front teeth that protrude beyond the lower front teeth, caused by problems in jaws bone growth, short lower jaw comparing to the upper jaw.

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