Impacted Canines
Impacted Canines in Davis County
Impacted Canines
An impacted tooth simply means that it cannot break through and function like your other teeth. It’s very common for patients to develop problems with impacted third molar (wisdom) teeth. These teeth often don’t erupt into position in the back of the jaw and, if ignored, can develop painful infections and other problems. The maxillary cuspid (upper eyetooth) is the second most common tooth to become impacted. The cuspid tooth is a critical tooth in the dental arch and plays an important role in your bite. They are designed to be the first teeth that touch when your mouth closes, so they guide the rest of the teeth into the proper bite.
Early Recognition of Impacted
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that a panorex screening x-ray, along with a dental examination, be performed on all dental patients at around the age of seven years to count the teeth and determine if there are problems with eruption of the adult teeth. This exam is usually performed by your general dentist or hygienist who will refer you to an orthodontist if a problem is identified. Treatment may also require referral to an oral surgeon for extraction of over-retained baby teeth and/or selected adult teeth that are blocking the eruption of the all-important eyeteeth. If the eruption path is cleared and the space is opened up by age 11-12, there is a good chance the impacted eyetooth will erupt naturally.
Expose and Bracket an Impacted Tooth.
The surgery to expose and bracket an impacted tooth is a very straightforward surgical procedure
You can expect a limited amount of bleeding from the surgical sites after surgery. Although there will be some discomfort after surgery at the surgical sites, most patients find Tylenol or Advil to be more than adequate to manage any pain they may have. Within two to three days after surgery there is usually little need for any medication at all. Any swelling that might occur can be minimized by applying ice packs the day of surgery. Bruising is not a common finding at all after these cases. A soft diet with no spicy or acidic foods is recommended at first, but you may resume your normal diet as soon as it is comfortable. It is advised that you avoid sharp food items like crackers and chips during the initial healing.
Contact Valley Implants and Oral Surgery today to set up your consultation to learn more about expose and brackets procedures.