Why try to preserve the canine?

Canines contribute to your bite and smile. Exposure may allow the natural tooth to be brought into position.

When does orthodontic movement begin?

Your surgeon and orthodontist coordinate the timing after initial healing. Movement into position commonly takes many months.

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Impacted Canines

Impacted canine treatment can help guide a tooth that has remained beneath the gum or bone. Surgical exposure is coordinated with your orthodontist to support the next stage of your care.

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UNDERSTAND

What the condition means.

EXPLORE

How your care is planned.

PREPARE

Know your next step.

What is an impacted canine?

An impacted canine remains beneath the gum or within the jawbone instead of reaching its place in the smile. Crowding, a retained baby tooth, another obstruction, or an unusual eruption path can contribute. Evaluation also considers nearby roots and the possibility of a cyst.

Preserving an important tooth

Canines help with biting and the appearance of the smile. Your oral surgeon and orthodontist work together to assess whether exposure and orthodontic movement can bring the tooth into position. Imaging helps locate it and plan access.

Surgical exposure and orthodontic guidance

After anesthesia, the surgeon lifts the overlying gum and may remove a small amount of bone. A bracket and small chain may be attached, or the area prepared for your orthodontist to attach them. Sutures position the gum tissue.

Recovery and the next stage of treatment

Early recovery may involve swelling, soreness, and soft foods. The orthodontist determines when gentle movement begins. Moving the canine into alignment takes many months; the team coordinates appointments and instructions around your individual plan.

HELPFUL NEXT STEPS

Your first visit Oral surgery anesthesia & sedation

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Thoughtful answers.

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Your First Visit

Your first oral surgery consultation is time to meet your surgeon, explain your concerns, and understand your options. Bring your questions and relevant records; we’ll help you prepare for the next step.

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Insurance & Financing

Oral surgery costs depend on your treatment plan and insurance coverage. Our team explains your estimate, payment options, and available financing before you make decisions about care.

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Anesthesia Options

Oral surgery anesthesia options include local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, IV sedation, and general anesthesia. Your health and procedure guide the plan. For appropriate patients, general anesthesia allows you to be fully asleep during surgery.

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You don’t need to know which treatment to ask for. Call the office closest to you, tell us what’s on your mind, and let us help you prepare for a consultation.