Orthodontic Procedures

adjective relating to the teeth or dentistry

• Regular dental check-ups are essential for maintaining good oral health.
• I have a dental appointment next week to get my teeth cleaned.
• I hate going to the dentist for my dental check-up.
• Taking care of your dental hygiene is like taking care of your overall health.

verb to make or become straight

adjective having a straight form or position

• She used a ruler to straighten the line of text on the page.
• Can you help me straighten up the living room before guests arrive?
• I'll just straighten out my hair before we head out.
• It took a lot of effort to straighten out the misunderstandings between the two parties.

noun a misalignment or incorrect relation between the teeth of the two dental arches when they approach each other as the jaws close

• Malocclusion is a misalignment of the teeth that can cause dental problems.
• My dentist told me I have malocclusion, which is why I need braces.
• I never realized I had malocclusion until my orthodontist pointed it out.
• In a metaphorical sense, malocclusion can represent the imbalance in one's life.