Impacted Canines Treatment in Langley, BC
Surgical exposure and orthodontic guidance of teeth that failed to erupt properly.
Impacted Canines Treatment in Langley, BC at Astra Dental Centre
When canine teeth fail to erupt properly, surgical exposure combined with orthodontic guidance can bring them into their correct position, preserving these critical teeth.
Key Benefits
- Preserves important canine teeth
- Avoids implant or bridge replacement
- Restores proper bite function
- Improves smile aesthetics
- Coordinated orthodontic and surgical care
What to Expect
Orthodontic brackets are placed on surrounding teeth. During a short surgical procedure, the gum is lifted to expose the impacted canine and a bracket is attached. A chain gradually guides it into position.
Who Is Impacted Canines For?
- Children and teens missing an upper canine — If the canine hasn't erupted by the expected age, early assessment is key
- Orthodontic patients with blocked teeth — Surgical exposure combined with orthodontic traction brings the tooth into position
- Patients with crowding preventing eruption — Space creation and surgical exposure together resolve the impaction
Other Oral Surgery (Extractions) Services
Why Choose Astra Dental Centre in Langley?
14 years of experience in BC and Langley
Trusted by Langley patients since 2013.
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Digital X-rays, CEREC, advanced diagnostics.
All Ages Welcome
Children to seniors, one caring team.
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Langley Clinic
Fraser Hwy — easy access, ample parking.
Flexible Hours
Weekday evenings and Saturdays.
Impacted Canines FAQ
Canine teeth — often called "eye teeth" — play an essential role in your bite, smile alignment, and overall dental function. When a canine fails to erupt properly and becomes trapped beneath the gums or jawbone, it is known as an impacted canine.
An impacted canine may:
- Remain trapped in the jawbone
- Grow sideways
- Erupt in an incorrect position
- Be blocked by overcrowded teeth
Impacted canines may result from:
- Overcrowding
- Extra teeth blocking eruption
- Delayed tooth development
- Genetic factors
- Early loss of baby teeth
In many cases, impacted canines cause no pain initially. However, signs may include:
- Missing adult canine tooth after expected eruption age
- Swelling or tenderness in the gum area
- Shifting of neighbouring teeth
- Unexplained spacing changes
Treatment depends on the position of the tooth and the patient's age:
- Orthodontic Guidance — In younger patients, early intervention may help guide eruption naturally.
- Surgical Exposure & Orthodontic Traction — A minor surgical procedure may be performed to expose the impacted tooth, followed by orthodontic treatment to guide it into proper position.
- Extraction — In rare cases where the tooth cannot be properly aligned, removal may be necessary.
Untreated impacted canines can lead to:
- Damage to neighbouring teeth
- Cyst formation
- Infection
- Bite misalignment
- Cosmetic concerns
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