Exposure of Impacted Teeth
Erupt Impacted Canine Teeth for a Healthy Bite
Canine teeth are located in the front, top row of the dental arch on the sides of the four front teeth. They are crucial for biting and tearing food. Sometimes, these teeth can become impacted, or trapped beneath the gum.
Wisdom teeth can also become impacted, but these teeth are extracted because they are not needed for oral function. Canine teeth, however, assist in proper speaking and eating, and help guide the alignment of the front teeth. Dr. Karas and Dr. Williams treat impacted canine teeth with an expose and bond procedure, which is a joint effort between your oral surgeon and your orthodontist to help this tooth successfully erupt into the dental arch.
Signs of an Impacted Tooth
An impacted canine tooth doesn’t always display symptoms. It’s important to attend checkups with your dentist, who takes X-rays to monitor the alignment and development of your teeth. When an impacted tooth is noticed, your dentist will refer you to an oral surgeon for treatment. Some patients experience symptoms of tooth impaction, including:
- Infection, which can cause ongoing bad breath and a bad taste in your mouth
- Difficulty chewing
- Pain when biting into food
- Red, swollen, or tender gums
The Expose and Bond Procedure in Walnut Creek, CA
Dr. Karas or Dr. Williams will outline your treatment during your first visit, as well as discuss your options for anesthesia and take 3D scans. These digital images help us plan treatment with precision and track your development throughout healing.
The expose and bond procedure is performed by your oral surgeon and orthodontist. Your oral surgeon will expose the impacted tooth and attach a bracket and gold chain to it. Then, your orthodontist will use braces to slowly guide the tooth into the correct position. Once treatment has finished, your canine tooth will be in alignment with your front teeth and function properly.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Impacted Canine Teeth and other procedures.
" When I first walked into this practice, I felt that I was the most important person in that moment, and that was important to me. Dr. Karas has a way of relating to his patients. I felt comfortable with him in terms of his professionalism and care. The staff explained everything to me and made me feel at ease."
"Dr. Karas did an amazing job, and I was very happy with the work he did. I could tell that I was working with a professional and it really showed. The staff are very friendly and caring, and they make you feel very special."
"The staff here are very personable, outgoing, and friendly, and very accommodating. Having this dental implant has given me a really new outlook on life and I'm so happy I did it. I have a beautiful, healthy smile now, and it’s all thanks to Dr. Karas and his team."
"Dr. Karas is a very warm and professional person. He makes me feel secure. I feel that he knows what he’s doing, and I felt like I was in the best hands possible. My overall experience has been absolutely wonderful. I highly recommend Dr. Karas and his team."
"Everyone here was just kind, friendly, and caring. Dr. Karas made me feel like he really cared about my needs and concerns. He talked to me in a way about my procedure that I could really understand, and I felt comfortable after my first consultation with him. I’m very happy that I chose this practice to have my procedure done."
" Everybody here really made me feel at home and at ease. Dr. Karas is a very friendly and professional person. I really knew I was in good hands with him. I had complete confidence that he would do an amazing job, and he did. I had an amazing experience here."
" Everyone here was just so welcoming and understanding about this whole process. Dr. Karas is very composed and [is] such a professional. Dr. Karas makes me feel so comfortable every time I see him. This surgery has been life-changing. I eat and chew so much better now. My confidence has skyrocketed, and I just feel more free to be myself."
"The staff here are fun. They are extremely kind and extremely caring, and you can tell that they care for every patient that comes through the door. My experience here was absolutely amazing. I have a healthy smile now and it’s all thanks to Dr. Karas and his team. "
"When I came in here—meeting with the staff and everybody in the office, I knew I had made the right choice. Dr. Karas always gives the explanation that gives confidence to me in what the result will be."
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