Tooth Extractions & Impacted Teeth

Any tooth can become impacted. The most commonly impacted teeth are the molars and wisdom teeth. They often get stuck in the back of the jaw and cause infection. The second most commonly impacted are the cuspid teeth. These teeth have the longest roots and are made to reach your jaw. Cuspids typically come in around age 13 and close all gaps among your front teeth and tighten your bite. However, since their roots are so long, impaction is possible and early intervention is vital to ensure the alignment of your dental arch and proper bite.

If your dentist or orthodontist sees that one or more of your teeth is having a difficult time coming in, there are several things they may do to help prevent complete impaction. Braces are a common plan presented by orthodontists, especially on the upper arch. This allows for spaces to be available so that the impacted teeth can erupt. Once the space is ready, your oral surgeon will likely expose the impacted tooth through a simple procedure that lifts up the gum on top of the tooth. Once the tooth is exposed, the orthodontist will create a chain attachment from the tooth to the dental arch and the oral surgeon will guide the chain back.

This will vary based on many factors and the best way to receive a specific cost for your situation is to schedule a consultation with one of our surgeons. After that consultation, our staff will go over all of your costs and financing options.