What is an Impacted Tooth?              

An impacted tooth is either entirely hidden below the gum line, or it may be partially exposed.          

The tooth itself can be upright, turned at an angle, or may even be completely sideways.    

Regardless of what it looks like on an X-ray, the message is still the same: A tooth that fails to erupt can set you up for serious dental problems in the future if it is left untreated.          

Our Detroit impacted tooth treatment is a straightforward technique that allows your Lakeshore Dental Specialists to move your impacted tooth to the correct position.

After your treatment, your tooth will be straight, upright, and project through your gums like all your other healthy adult teeth.        

Who is a Candidate for Tooth Impaction Treatment?        

If you have been told you have an impacted canine tooth, the dentists at Lakeshore Dental Specialists can help reposition your tooth into the correct position.  

Canine tooth impaction is simple to treat when you have our qualified dentists working with you. If you have an impacted wisdom tooth, it may be in your best interest to have your wisdom teeth removed instead.            

To learn more about your options, our dentists invite you to come in for a consultation. Using the latest 3D X-ray technology, they can reveal a hidden tooth and tell you about how to treat it. From there, they will create a treatment plan made just for you.

Benefits of Impacted Tooth Treatments        

If you have an impacted tooth, it is important to treat it promptly. Otherwise, it can damage neighboring teeth. For example, it may prevent nearby teeth from erupting normally. As you can imagine, this can lead to an emergency situation that comes up when you least expect it. Cyst formation and infection are some of the consequences of leaving a hidden tooth in place.  

A partially erupted tooth poses an even greater risk if left untreated. It is possible for food and bacteria to become lodged in the gum flap that surrounds your partially hidden tooth. The sooner you identify and treat the problem, the better. The best thing you can do is to schedule a visit with our qualified Detroit dentists for a consultation.    

At Lakeshore Dental Specialists, we offer state-of-the-art imaging to precisely locate your impacted tooth. Our advanced diagnostic tools make it possible to view your tooth from various angles. Next, our dentists can design a treatment plan that minimizes discomfort and speeds your recovery time.

The Impacted Tooth Treatment Procedure        

After our dentists perform an X-ray of your mouth, they will know exactly where your tooth is hiding.    

Our doctors can then carefully manipulate it into the correct position. The procedure consists of exposing your hidden tooth and then securing an orthodontic bracket or chain to it. Next, gentle force is applied to slowly move your tooth into the proper position. You will be numbed before your treatment so that there is no discomfort. Dissolving sutures eliminate the need for stitch removal.

What to Expect During Your Impacted Tooth Treatment Recovery        

Our dental team will review all aftercare instructions with you before you go home from surgery. There will be a small amount of discomfort following your treatment.    

Our surgeon may provide painkillers or they may suggest over-the-counter pain relief medications. They may also prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection. Your treated tooth will be tender for several days, but it should not prevent you from getting back to life as normal the next day. After you make a full recovery, you can feel confident knowing your impacted tooth is fixed for good and will never come back.