When a tooth becomes impacted, which means it doesn’t erupt at all or only partially, this could lead to major problems with your smile. To avoid these complications, your Santa Rosa , CA, oral surgeons may be able to bracket them and pull them into place, instead of just removing them with a tooth extraction.
Examining Your Smile
When a tooth is trapped in position and only partially erupts, this could cause dental misalignment, infection, and even damage surrounding teeth. While in some cases an extraction is needed, we could also potentially bracket it into place. Afterward, orthodontic care could correct misalignment that may have developed. To begin, we will use detailed 3D imaging technology, including panoramic digital x-ray systems, to identify the position of the tooth, viewing it above and beneath the gums. The images are available instantly chairside, streamlining the planning process. We plan the treatment in detail, and guide the process with advanced digital technology to ensure treatment with precision and accuracy.
Bracketing Your Tooth
We begin by administering a dental sedation and anesthesia to ensure you remain calm and comfortable throughout the process. Next, we will move any gum or bone tissue above the impacted tooth to better access it. A bracket will be attached to the exposed portion of the tooth, and a chain is then attached to the bracket. Using eruptive force, we move the tooth into optimal positions. The area will then heal around the tooth’s new position. The repositioning of the tooth may be handled by your orthodontist. Your smile is then corrected to ensure an even, healthy, and functional one, and also to improve overall smile esthetics.
Dental Extraction
If the tooth cannot be bracketed into place, we could use forceps to gently remove the tooth entirely. If replacement is then needed to address the gap in your smile, we could discuss the use of dental implants. The extraction process only takes about 30 minutes, and you can usually return to normal activities after about a day. Dental implants can provide tooth replacement that lasts just as long as natural teeth in some cases.
If you have any questions about how we correct the position of an impacted tooth, or about the extraction process, then please contact our team today. We’re ready to help strengthen your smile with oral surgery, restoring your smile to optimal health, function, and beauty once again.
Do You Have Questions About Bracketing Impacted Teeth?
With a safe and comfortable removal, we can help you enjoy an even and healthy smile. To learn more about carefully removing your teeth, then schedule a consultation by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA, today at 707-545-4625.
