Impacted Canines
Addressing Impacted Canines With Expose and Bond
Canine teeth are essential for a healthy bite and proper alignment. They are the first to make contact when you bite down, helping to guide your other teeth into their correct positions. When these teeth become impacted, they fail to erupt properly, which can lead to issues such as difficulty eating, tooth decay, gum disease, and misalignment of surrounding teeth.
At Alpine Surgical Arts - Oral & Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Arman Haghighi, Dr. Brian Rowan, and Dr. Syrus Haghighi are experts in managing impacted canine teeth through exposure and bonding. Their extensive experience ensures that you receive the best care possible. If you suspect you have an impacted canine tooth, don’t hesitate to contact our Boise or Meridian, ID, office for a comprehensive consultation.
What Is an Impacted Tooth?
An impacted tooth is one that remains trapped below the gum line instead of emerging normally. Canine teeth, located toward the front of your mouth, are commonly affected. They are the second most frequently impacted teeth after wisdom teeth.
Several factors can contribute to a tooth becoming impacted:
- Obstructions: A retained baby tooth or abnormal growth can block the eruption path of the permanent canine tooth.
- Dental Overcrowding: Limited space in the dental arch can prevent the proper alignment of teeth, leading to impaction.
- Insufficient Room: Sometimes the dental arch is too small or shaped in a way that doesn’t accommodate the eruption of the canine teeth.
If left untreated, impacted canine teeth can result in problems such as difficulty chewing, increased risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and misalignment of adjacent teeth.
Causes of Impacted Canine Teeth
When a canine tooth is impacted, it’s usually because it cannot properly emerge from the jawbone. Possible reasons include:
- Obstruction from Baby Teeth or Abnormal Growths: A baby tooth that doesn’t fall out or an abnormal growth can block the eruption path.
- Dental Overcrowding: Insufficient space in the dental arch can prevent the proper alignment and eruption of canine teeth.
- Limited Space in the Dental Arch: The size and shape of the dental arch might not accommodate the natural eruption of the canines.
Addressing impacted canine teeth early can significantly improve the chances of successful eruption and proper function. If the impaction isn’t treated in a timely manner, the tooth may fuse with the jawbone, making exposure and bonding no longer viable. In such cases, extraction and replacement with a dental implant might be necessary.
Your Anesthesia Options
Depending on your procedure, you will receive one of the following forms of anesthesia to ensure your comfort.
How an Expose and Bond Procedure Works
The exposure and bonding technique involves surgically revealing the impacted tooth. The procedure starts with an incision in the gum tissue to access the tooth. A bracket with a chain is then attached to the exposed tooth and connected to braces. This setup allows an orthodontist to guide the tooth into its proper position within the dental arch over several months.
Successful treatment of impacted canine teeth relies on collaboration between oral surgeons and orthodontists. It’s essential to visit your orthodontist within two weeks of the exposure and bracketing to initiate the alignment process. This coordinated effort ensures the impacted tooth erupts correctly, functions well, and contributes to a balanced and aesthetically pleasing smile.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Impacted Canines and other procedures.
" Hi, I'm Blair. I'm from Meridian. I came to Alpine Surgical for a biopsy, extraction, and implants. Immediately when you walk in, the person at the front desk is very welcoming. Dr. Haghighi is very thorough in his explanations and direct. I felt very confident that he was the right person for the work that I needed done. The whole extraction and surgery went better than I expected. Recovery time was much less than I was anticipating. I definitely feel like my quality of life will have improved. Just being able to have my smile back and number two being able to eat normally again. I feel great. I would highly recommend Alpine Surgical Arts to all my family and friends in Garden City."
" Hi, I am Brenda. I'm from Boise and I came to see Dr. Rowan for tooth extraction. Dr. Rowan was amazing. When he came in, he was very friendly, very thorough. He said it will be very quick that make me feel better and at ease. The procedure went very well and the recovery was fast. I just follow all the procedures and all the advice that he gave. It went all very, very well. I feel great. I feel great. I can smile any time and my experience here was perfect. I will definitely 101 percent recommend Alpine. "
"Hi, I'm Eldon and I came here for two extractions. My first impression when I walked into this facility was, "Wow, what a happy place". The people here are smiling and they're friendly. And Dr. H. was really personable, enjoys working here, and he was friendly. The extractions, both of them went real well. It was pretty smooth sailing for me. My overall experience with Alpine was amazing. I'm really glad it worked out well. "
" Hi, I'm Jackie. I'm from Boise, and I came to Alpine Surgical Arts for jaw surgery and a dental implant. When I first walked into the practice, it felt very welcoming. I chose Dr. Haghighi because he was so personal. He was willing to answer my multitude of questions and I really felt that he saw me as a human being, and that's what was really important to me. The dental implant surgery was super easy. The jaw surgery recovery was quite a lot, which I anticipated, but I had many follow ups, and Dr. Haghighi was super kind in answering my many questions. Many questions during my recovery process. I'm really glad I did it. I have a full set of functioning teeth. I would definitely recommend Alpine Surgical Arts. It's really nice now to look at pictures of myself and think that my teeth and my smile look nice. "
" Hi, I'm Jim. I'm from Meridian. I came to Alpine Surgical Arts for extractions and implants. When I first walked in, staff was, you know, very inviting, very professional, easy to talk to. Procedures went well and recovery time was pretty, pretty minimal. I feel great. Every time we do a procedure, I feel good. It's definitely at Alpine Surgical Arts, a welcoming experience, very professional and easy, you know, easy process. I would highly recommend Alpine Surgical Arts to all my family and friends in Meridian."
" Hi, I'm Kristie. I'm from Boise. I came to Alpine Surgical Arts for an extraction and a dental implant. When I first walked into the office, I thought everybody was really welcoming. I thought the office was really clean and bright. The staff at Alpine Surgical Arts was extremely friendly. The doctors here are extremely professional, extremely knowledgeable, really great bedside manner, and made me feel very comfortable. My procedure went really well. It feels really nice to have a beautiful, healthy smile. My overall experience here was excellent. I would absolutely come back to Alpine Surgical Arts. "
" Hi, my name is Lindsey. I'm from Boise and I came to Alpine Surgical Arts for orthognathic surgery. When I came here for a surgery consultation, the environment immediately set me at ease. The staff have been so helpful. They helped me through a lot of insurance and just were super supportive. Dr. Haghighi is great. He took time to answer every single question I had and just made sure I fully understood and was comfortable with everything. My procedure was a lot better than I was anticipating. I feel great. It has been a huge quality of life improvement for me. My overall experience here has been really fantastic. I would highly recommend Alpine Surgical Arts to all my family and friends in Nampa."
"I'm Lucas. I'm from Boise, Idaho, and I went to Alpine Surgical Arts to get my wisdom teeth taken out. It was a really welcoming environment. Everybody was really nice and helpful. The nurses that were helping me were super nice and made sure that I was comfortable. Dr. Rowan was especially very nice to work with, made sure that I knew what was going on. Even after my surgery, he had given a call to check up and make sure that I was doing all right. Everything was good results. I had an amazing experience. Everything was great. I would highly recommend Alpine Surgical Arts to all my friends in Star. I love having a healthy smile."
"Hi, I'm Merri. I'm from Boise, Idaho, and I came to Dr. Rowan to get an extraction and dental implant. When I first came in here, I was impressed with just the simplicity of it and the friendliness of the staff. They walked me through everything. It was wonderful. When I first met Dr. Rowan, he's just very at ease, very confident in what he was doing, which led me to be very much at ease. All my appointments—the extraction, the implant, and the follow-up—it was very quick, in and out. It was very smooth. I'm so glad I came. I would highly recommend Alpine Surgical Arts to my friends and family in Robie Creek."
Finding Better Smiles in Boise and Meridian, ID
When you come to Alpine Surgical Arts - Oral & Cosmetic Surgery, you come to a practice that provides exceptional care by combining years of experience with compassion. Our offices in Boise and Meridian are ready to welcome you and guide you toward the smile you’ve been dreaming of. Contact our office to learn how oral surgery can help change your life while enhancing your oral health.