Impacted Canince Exposure

An impacted tooth means that it is stuck and or blocked and cannot erupt into function. Patients frequently develop problems with impacted third molar(wisdom) teeth. These teeth get stuck in the back of the jaw and can develop painful infections among a host of other problems. After the wisdom teeth, the maxillary cuspid is the second most common tooth to become impacted.

Canine teeth are sometimes referred to as cuspids, “upper eye tooth” because of their direct positioning beneath the eyes. Canine teeth have thicker and more conical roots than incisors, and thus have an especially firm connection to the jaw. Canine teeth often have the longest root of all teeth in the human mouth and they are usually the last ones to erupt.

If your mouth is overcrowded for any reason, a recommendation of an extraction might be referred by the dentist. The extraction will generally be performed under local anesthetic by an oral surgeon.

As accomplished and experienced oral surgeons we offer phenomenal care in the removal of impacted teeth. We are happy to evaluate your case and create a treatment plan if needed.