Impacted Canines or Unerupted Teeth Exposure

Impacted Canines or Unerupted Teeth Exposure

Sometimes Teeth Need Surgical Help To Erupt On Time

These are, typically, besides wisdom teeth, the upper canines. An orthodontist or general dentist would be the one that diagnoses these, and Dr. Stewart and Dr. Arango would be the one to perform the impacted tooth surgical procedure.

Hidden Damage To The Rest Of Your Teeth Set

The major concern with impacted canine or unerupted Teeth, including undiagnosed impacted wisdom teeth and tooth extraction, is the gradual damage they cause to the rest of your teeth and mouth. When unerupted and impacted teeth go without you noticing it’s important you understand the serious nature of not getting diagnosed and treatment as soon a possible.

Many people think they are suffering from regular headaches, neck pain and facial pain without knowing because unerupted teeth are deep in the gums. Over time and progressively causing your teeth to potentially become misaligned and then you might be facing more serious issues like jaw bone loss or potential infection. These potential infections that can spread around the ear, nose and throat, face and even upwards towards your brain.

Through X-rays and Observation A General Dentist Can Diagnose Impacted Teeth, Impacted Canines or Unerupted Teeth

Dr. Stewart and Dr. Arango work with your general dentist and/or orthodontist to develop a surgical plan for the impacted teeth which may include removing the impacted teeth, placing brackets, and allowing the mouth to naturally heal and the teeth to visibly realign.

Dr. Stewart & Dr. Arango Oral Surgery Has The Technology And Experience To Minimize Procedures

This is a common procedure and very predictable if done in conjunction with orthodontic therapy. Here, at Dr. Stewart & Dr. Arango Oral Surgery, we have the technology to know exactly where these impacted teeth are located through 3-D radiography. This makes surgery less invasive and, therefore, recovery is faster.