IMPACTED CANINES
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Impacted Teeth
As the adult teeth grow in, they generally follow a pattern, with some teeth coming in earlier than others. When a tooth erupts later than others, that tooth may be unable to erupt or function successfully. In this case, there are treatment options to help these teeth and avoid any further issues.
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What Is An Impacted Tooth?
An impacted tooth simply means that it is “stuck” below the gums and cannot erupt or function properly. The most common teeth to become impacted are the third molars or “wisdom teeth” as they are the last teeth to erupt within the mouth. However, a tooth can become impacted for a variety of reasons, and can affect more than just the wisdom teeth.
The maxillary cuspid, also known as the upper eyetooth, is the second most common tooth to become impacted. These teeth are incredibly strong. with the longest roots of any other tooth, making it an essential part of the structure and function of your smile. Generally speaking, the maxillary cuspid teeth are the last of the “front teeth” to erupt, usually arriving in early adolescence around age 13.
While wisdom teeth rarely serve a functional purpose in the mouth, impacted wisdom teeth are often simply removed with little issue. However, these maxillary cuspids are an essential part of your smile, meaning we focus instead on helping them erupt successfully into place.