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underbite
This term is primarily used in clinical dentistry and orthodontics to describe a specific skeletal or dental misalignment. It carries a neutral, descriptive tone in medical contexts, though in social contexts, it may be used to describe a distinctive facial feature.
Because it refers to a specific anatomical condition, it is typically used with verbs like "have," "correct," or "treat." It is distinct from an "overbite," which is the opposite condition where the upper teeth project further than the lower teeth.
Meanings
Examples
The dentist noted that the patient has a slight underbite.
I have always been self conscious about my underbite.
He was born with a severe underbite that required surgery.
The character is designed with a prominent underbite to look more aggressive.
Do you think braces can fix an underbite without surgery?
Her profile shows a clear underbite when she closes her mouth.
Maybe the underbite is just a genetic trait from his father.
I wonder if an underbite affects the way someone speaks.