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tooth alignment

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tooth alignment,
the arrangement of the teeth in relation to their supporting bone or alveolar process, adjacent teeth, and opposing dentition.


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Partial Dentures maintain tooth alignment by preventing your remaining teeth from shifting.
When I visited my orthodontist as an adult, he explained to me that tooth alignment can be changed at any age, as long as the bone structure and gums are in good shape.
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