buckteeth
Prominent front teeth
Buckteeth are upper front teeth that protrude noticeably forward, often overlapping the lower lip when the mouth is closed.
The term is somewhat informal and can carry a mildly teasing or unflattering connotation, though it simply describes a common dental characteristic.
Someone with buckteeth may be called bucktoothed: He was a bucktoothed kid who eventually got braces.
Excessive incisor overlap
- protrusionPart extending outward
- incisorsFront cutting teeth
- malocclusionImproper dental alignment
- overjetForward upper tooth projection
prominent · dentition · maxillary · enamel · bite · smile · gap · diastema
Overstating beyond reality
- cartoonAnimated or humorous illustration
- comedyWork meant to amuse
- stereotypeFixed oversimplified notion
- parodySatirical imitation
goofy · silly · funny · mockery · teasing · caricature · animation · buffoonery
Dental alignment devices
- retainerUpfront professional fee
- alignersDevices that straighten teeth
- orthodontistDental specialist for alignment
- correctionFixing of mistakes
straightening · brackets · wires · treatment · adjustment · appliance · headgear · expander
Lack of grace or ease
- adolescenceTeenage developmental stage
- growing upDeveloping into adulthood
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
- schoolyardOutdoor area at school
teasing · nickname · puberty · insecurity · development · coming-of-age
overbite
Excessive incisor overlap
- protrusionPart extending outward
- incisorsFront cutting teeth
- malocclusionImproper dental alignment
overjet · prominent · dentition · maxillary · enamel · bite · smile · gap · diastema · toothy
exaggeration
Overstating beyond reality
- cartoonAnimated or humorous illustration
- comedyWork meant to amuse
- stereotypeFixed oversimplified notion
parody · goofy · silly · funny · mockery · teasing · caricature · animation · buffoonery · slapstick
braces
Dental alignment devices
- retainerUpfront professional fee
- alignersDevices that straighten teeth
- orthodontistDental specialist for alignment
correction · straightening · brackets · wires · treatment · adjustment · appliance · headgear · expander · rubber bands
awkwardness
Lack of grace or ease
- adolescenceTeenage developmental stage
- growing upDeveloping into adulthood
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
schoolyard · teasing · nickname · puberty · insecurity · development · coming-of-age