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to obstruct, absorb and retain
You don't want to have an occluded artery, and end up having a stroke or heart attack.
to bring together the upper and lower teeth in proper alignment for chewing
If your teeth don't occlude properly, you can have problems not only in your teeth themselves, but also the gums, or the muscles that move your jaw.