Impacted teeth can cause major pain in addition to health problems. Canine teeth are commonly impacted; however, here at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, we are able to expose canine teeth and guide them into the correct position. We call this procedure canine exposure.
Our canine teeth are important for grasping food and biting into it. When a canine tooth is impacted, it is still stuck in the jaw and not allowed to fully emerge. This can lead to troubles eating, it can lead to hygiene problems, pain, and damage to other teeth. In addition, it can affect the aesthetics of your smile.
To expose the canine tooth, first, your doctor will make an incision in the gum tissue where the tooth is still stuck. This will clear a path for the tooth to emerge through. A dental brace will then be attached to the tooth so it can be slowly guided into the correct position.
Impacted canine teeth can cause serious problems, but luckily there is a solution. If you suspect you have an impacted canine tooth, be sure to schedule an appointment with us. To schedule with Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania in one of our Philadelphia, PA locations, call us at (215) 463-4141 or visit our website, www.oralsurgerypa.com.
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