IMPACTED CANINES

An impacted tooth is one that is obstructed or "stuck" beneath the gum line and does not naturally erupt
into its proper place. The most frequent impacted tooth is a third molar, or wisdom tooth, though it can
also happen in canine teeth. Next to the incisors, canine teeth are found at the corners of the arch. They
have a single sharp edge (cusp) that can be used to grab, grasp, and tear food. The lengthy root of the canine
makes it a particularly strong and stable tooth. Canines are the last teeth to erupt, and they normally do so
when your child is 12 or 13 years old.
By the age of seven, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children receive an
orthodontic assessment, which allows us to track your child's teeth eruption and catch impactions early.
If your child does develop an impacted canine, a minor surgical procedure to help the tooth emerge is
recommended. By creating a small flap in the surrounding gum, we will surgically expose the tooth. We at
orthodontic treatment in Miami, FL will either leave the tooth to emerge on its own or affix an
orthodontic bracket to it to help guide its descent after it has been revealed.
Impacted canines can be permitted to erupt and/or directed to the most optimal position in your child's
mouth with early detection and combination surgical and orthodontic therapy.
Contact Esteem Braces and Aligners at (786) 744-1570 or fill out this online booking form if you need
consultation for impacted canines at dental office in Miami, FL.