protruding teeth

Teeth extending outward

Teeth that stick out noticeably beyond their normal position, typically the upper front teeth extending past the lower lip.

The condition may result from genetics, thumb-sucking, or jaw misalignment.

She was self-conscious about her protruding teeth until she got braces.

Also called buck teeth.

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dental alignment/projection

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Properly aligned dental row

flat teeth · underbite · retrognathia

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