Impacted Teeth Treatment in West Hills

Impacted teeth treatment in West Hills helps teeth that are stuck below the gum and cannot erupt into place on their own. The most commonly impacted teeth are the upper canines (the pointed "eye teeth"), and orthodontics can often guide them into their proper position rather than leaving them buried.

Why impacted teeth need attention

• An impacted tooth can crowd or damage the roots of neighboring teeth.
• It can leave a gap in the smile where the tooth should be.
• Caught early, a simple intervention may guide the tooth in naturally.

How treatment works

After imaging locates the tooth, treatment usually combines orthodontics with a minor procedure. An oral surgeon exposes the impacted tooth and attaches a small bracket, then braces gently guide it down into the arch over time. It is a coordinated effort, and we will explain each step clearly.

Early detection helps

Because impacted canines are easier to guide while a child is younger, an orthodontic check-up around age 7 can catch a tooth that is heading the wrong way. Sometimes removing a stubborn baby tooth is all that is needed to let the adult tooth come in.

Related care: braces, early treatment, and surgical orthodontics. Call us if a tooth has not come in as expected.