Impacted Canines
When a tooth is unable to come into its proper position and is completely or partially stuck in the gums, it is said to be impacted. Many times, impaction is due to bone and/or overlying gum tissue that blocks the tooth’s path. Wisdom teeth and canine teeth are the most commonly impacted teeth, but impaction can happen with any tooth in the mouth. When canines become impacted, it can affect the entire arch of teeth and cause a variety of oral health problems.
Whether or not wisdom teeth are impacted, most dental professionals recommend their removal sometime during the early to mid-teenage years. Canine teeth are important to the bite and function of the mouth, and the permanent canine teeth erupt around the age of 11 or 12. When canine teeth are impacted, however, an oral surgeon and orthodontist will work together to expose and guide the tooth into its proper place. Canine exposure is a common treatment at Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery.
Canine Impaction
When your child visits the dentist for regular checkups, they will carefully watch the growth and development of your child’s teeth. In fact, children are recommended to receive an oral evaluation around the age of 7, according to the American Association of Orthodontists.
If an impacted tooth is suspected, an X-ray or CBCT scan can confirm. From there, your dentist can refer to an oral surgeon for appropriate treatment.
Canine teeth can become impacted for a few reasons:
- Unusual growths or baby teeth prevent the tooth from erupting
- Poor dental alignment
- Extra teeth in the mouth
When a canine tooth is impacted, exposing it as early as possible is often the preferred course of treatment. In general, exposing an impacted tooth involves both an orthodontist and an oral surgeon. First, the orthodontist will need to create space in the mouth. Using braces, the orthodontist will shift the teeth into their new positions, with the right space created for the impacted tooth to come in. Once that phase is complete, your oral surgeon will expose the impacted tooth from the gums during a minor surgical procedure. A small chain and bracket are then bonded to the impacted tooth, which your orthodontist will use to guide the tooth into place as it comes in.
Along with his highly experienced administrative and surgical team, Dr. Martin at Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery will make every effort to ensure your time with us is safe and comfortable. The most common types of anesthetic used for the surgical exposure of an impacted canine are local anesthesia and IV sedation, but we offer many options for anesthesia at our practice. The type of anesthesia your child will receive for their impacted canine exposure treatment will be discussed and selected during your first visit.
Impacted Canines in Roseville, CA
If your child has an impacted tooth, please contact Dr. Martin at Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery in Roseville, CA. Dr. Martin is an experienced oral surgeon who performs a broad scope of oral surgery procedures on patients of all ages. We look forward to caring for you and your loved ones.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Impacted Canines and other procedures.
"Hi, my name is Aiden and I’m from Roseville. I came to Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery to get an expose and bond. When I first came into this practice, everyone in here made me feel special. The staff here are very friendly and always are looking [out] for your well-being, and you always feel like you’re in the best hands here. Dr. Martin is very, very friendly and just a good all-around person, and it was very nice getting my surgery done by him. The procedure went very well and the recovery went also very well. Once my braces come off, I’m going to eat all the popcorn I can at a Dodgers game. I give this place five stars and two thumbs up. "
"Hi, my name is Allen, and I’m from Citrus Heights. I came to Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery to get implants. When I first came here, I felt very comfortable. The place looks very nice, clean, very professional. Everybody here was nice, warm, friendly. Dr. Martin sat me down, when I first came in, explained step-by-step all the different options, made some recommendations, which—I have teeth now. I trust Dr. Martin and I would recommend him to anybody."
"Hi, I'm Amanda from Antelope. I brought my daughter in to see Dr. Martin for some extractions. Dr. Martin and his staff were very warm and welcoming. They made us feel very comfortable and took great care of Vaida. The procedure was very quick. Our overall experience with the practice was great. I would recommend Plaster Oral and Dental Implant Surgery to anybody."
"My name's Austin, I'm from Cool, California, and I got my wisdom teeth removed. When you first walk in, the staff is very friendly, welcoming, and very personable. Dr. Martin is very thorough with the description of what's going to happen, and he's very calming. Makes you feel welcome. It's like you're walking into a home here. The procedure went great—definitely better than I expected. The recovery was painless and overall, very easy. It was very smooth process with very little discomfort. I had a great experience here, and I would definitely recommend Dr. Martin to everybody."
"Hi, my name is Brandan, I'm from Roseville, and I came to Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery to get my wisdom tooth removed. When I first walked into Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery, I felt the hospitality and I felt very welcome. Everyone here was helpful, and they were working hard and had my best interest at heart. Dr. Martin—he's really chill. He made me feel very comfortable, and I knew I was working with the best. It was a very successful surgery and my recovery went very well. I had a fantastic experience here. I highly recommend Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery."
" Hi, my name is Brent and I’m from Rocklin. I came to Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery for an extraction, bone graft, and an implant. When I first came here, I felt a very positive vibe from the office. They were very heartwarming and friendly. They were very personal in their service. They answered any questions I may have had about the procedures. Dr. Martin was a true professional. He was always very thorough with explaining things and taking whatever time he needed to make me feel comfortable. The procedures that I had done in the office, they were both successful and the recovery time was short and I am feeling more confident in my smile and I highly recommend Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery."
"Hi, I'm Brooklyn from El Dorado Hills, and I came to Placer Oral and Dental Implant Surgery for a tooth extraction. When I walked into this practice, everybody was really friendly and loving to me. The staff was really nice. Dr. Martin is the best. He’s so nice, he's so loving, so professional. My procedure went really well and after my tooth was gone, I felt so much better. My overall experience with this practice went really well. I would highly recommend Placer Oral and Dental Implant Surgery."
"My name's Bruce, I live in El Dorado Hills, California, and had an extraction. Dr. Martin made me feel very confident in his capabilities. The staff was really great and very warm and welcoming. It's a very nice feeling to come in here and have them know you and recognize you by name. The actual extraction just took place very quickly. I'm feeling terrific now. I feel great. Overall, I'd say my experience here at Dr. Martin's office was a very favorable one, and the staff is just terrific, so I would certainly recommend Dr. Martin for anyone."
"Hi, my name is Buddy and I’m from Folsom. I came to Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery to get an extraction and implant. The overall experience here was fantastic. The staff is great. They were very helpful with explaining how things were going to go. Dr. Martin made me feel fantastic because he explained everything really well and set my mind at ease of what was going to go on with the procedures. My quality of life has changed for the better. I can eat what I want and it feels great to have an amazing smile. The team treated me here wonderfully and I highly recommend Placer Oral & Dental Surgery. "
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