Orthodontic terms starting with E

Canine tooth – The third tooth from the middle. It erupts late and gets stuck in the bone more often than other teeth. Impacted tooth

Elastics – Small rubber rings hooked between the upper and lower jaw to shift the bite. They only work when worn every day. Compliance Wear time

Crowding – The teeth have too little space and stand rotated or overlapping. Lack of space Extraction therapy

Extraction therapy – Treatment in which individual teeth are removed to gain space for the rest. It usually affects the premolars. Lack of space Crowding