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			| OcclusionIllustration copyright 2000 by Nucleus
		Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
		http://www.nucleusinc.com Occlusion is how the upper and lower teeth fit together (how they align). This is
		also known as "bite." Perfect bites are rare. Most people
		have some form of malocclusion ("poor bite"). Orthodontists use braces and
		other tools to move teeth into a better and more normal occlusion, or alignment.ByHealthwise StaffPrimary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
 Specialist Medical ReviewerWilliam F. Hohlt, DDS - Orthodontics
Current as of:
                May 7, 2017Author:
          Healthwise Staff  Medical Review:
          Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & William F. Hohlt, DDS - Orthodontics |  |  |  |  |  |