Malocclusion is the term used in orthodontics to describe teeth that do not fit together properly. From Latin, the term means “bad bite.” Depending on the type of your malocclusion, your orthodontist will recommend one or more treatments, including braces or clear aligners to correct the position of your teeth, extraction of teeth to correct overcrowding, and adjunctive orthognathic surgery (corrective jaw surgery) to correct the jaw discrepancy.