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Should my lower jaw be positioned behind my upper jaw?
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Yes, lower front teeth occupy positions just behind the upper teeth. This is normal human dentition/occlusion.
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Hi lybrate-user, yes your lower jaw is positioned slightly behind your maxilla (upper arch).
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Yes. It should be. Oderwise one needs to undergo a long treatment with braces for proper correction of teeth. That is allignment of teeth.
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