Impacted Teeth

Impacted teeth can cause more functional and health problems than aesthetic problems. Other people may not even know you have impacted teeth but the pain and pressure they cause mean you need treatment.

What Are Impacted Teeth?
Impacted teeth are very common. Impaction occurs when the tooth fails to erupt or when it erupts in an improper position. Caused by improper positioning of the tooth bud, this can be very painful and can result in the decay of the adjacent teeth.

In most cases, the wisdom teeth are the most commonly impacted teeth. However, there are some instances where canine teeth may be impacted as well.

Issues With Impacted Teeth
It is important for you to correct this problem as it can cause damage to the adjacent teeth as mentioned above. It can also leave unwanted spaces and make your smile less attractive. In addition, impacted teeth forces the teeth to function improperly which can have a direct effect on your overall dental health and well being.

Treatment for Impacted Teeth
In most cases, impacted teeth are extracted. However, here at Tony Weir Orthodontics, our Oral Surgeon will uncover the tooth. Then we will use braces to guide the impacted tooth to its correct position. This may take several months to achieve but you do get to keep the teeth and prevent extraction. There are some cases where extraction may only be the best option for impacted teeth.

Feel free to contact us for a consultation to find out more about any of our Orthodontic Treatments and how they be used to resolve issues like Impacted Teeth. Dr. Tony Weir and his friendly staff are standing by. Here at Tony Weir Orthodontics, we don’t just give our patients the perfect smile, we help them maintain it for life.