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.
Dr. Cynthia Stephenson
Walnut Creek
"I really respect and appreciate the fact that Dr. Karas is an MD. He's up-to-date with all the latest techniques, and he's really committed to what he does, and he really is committed to being the best he can be, and it shows in his care. I will continue to refer my patients to Dr. Karas."
"When I first walked into the practice, I felt refreshed. It's a very new and modern environment and everybody was really welcoming at the front desk. Dr. Karas for me from the moment I met him just made me feel like family. Very warm, very professional."
"When I first met Dr. Karas, I was impressed by his knowledge and the fact that he had seen every scenario when it had came to wisdom teeth. I felt very welcomed and like I was in good hands, that he knew he was doing, and he clearly answered all my questions. "
"When I first met Dr. Karas, I was very impressed. He was friendly. He was direct, explained everything that he was going to do before he did it."
"Dr. Karas' staff has always been very professional, very helpful, very welcoming. Dr. Karas is a very open and very friendly doctor. He has been very thorough in his explanations of what he's doing."
"When I first walked into the practice, it was check you in, sit down, and in a few minutes, you're seeing the doctor. Dr. Karas exudes confidence and makes you feel comfortable throughout the entire procedure. Recovery was quick. I, at this point, couldn't even tell you which teeth are implants and which ones aren't implants."
"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."
"Dr. Karas, he's an amazing individual, professional, but most of all, a caring person. My procedure, it went well."
" 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."
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