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Definition
Reverse overjet, an underbite where the lower front teeth overlap the upper front teeth when the mouth is closed.
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How it's used
Describes a specific dental condition where the lower teeth sit in front of the upper teeth when the jaw is closed. It is often used in casual conversation to describe someone's appearance or a dental issue they are addressing through orthodontics.
Examples
He had an underbite when he was young, luckily he got braces.
Do you know if an underbite necessarily requires surgery?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general jaw pain or other types of malocclusion, as it specifically refers to the forward protrusion of the lower jaw or teeth.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
