Impacted Canines
Help Canines Erupt Properly
An impacted tooth refers to a tooth that is unable to come in properly. Any tooth in the mouth is susceptible to impaction, but wisdom teeth and canines are the most commonly impacted teeth. While wisdom teeth are usually extracted whether or not they are impacted, every effort is made to bring an impacted canine tooth into its proper position. When canines are impacted, it becomes a joint effort between an oral surgeon and an orthodontist through a common treatment called expose and bond.
Dr. Falk, Dr. Moody, and Dr. Yau welcome and treat patients of all ages. If your child has an impacted tooth, including an impacted canine, please contact our practice in Las Vegas or Henderson, NV.
What Causes Canine Impaction?
Most teeth will come into their proper position in the mouth, but an impacted tooth is not uncommon. Many times, a canine tooth becomes impacted due to dental crowding or retained baby teeth.
It is important that your child sees their general or pediatric dentist regularly so that the growth and development of their teeth can be monitored. Your child’s dentist will be able to identify any issues and can refer you to the dental professionals who specialize in impacted teeth—your oral surgeon and orthodontist.
While the most common treatment for impacted canines is a procedure called expose and bond, sometimes an impacted tooth is unable to be treated. In these instances, your options for tooth replacement will be discussed. Our oral surgeons treat impacted canines at their practices in Las Vegas and Henderson, NV. We encourage you to call our office to schedule a consultation to discuss your child’s impacted teeth.
How Does the Exposure and Bonding Treatment Work?
Expose and bond treatment works by helping the impacted tooth move into the right position. First, an orthodontist will create a space for the impacted tooth to come in by applying braces. The gentle but steady pressure on the teeth caused by the braces will shift the teeth into their new positions. After a space has been created for the tooth, your oral surgeon will expose the tooth with a minor surgical procedure. Once the tooth has been exposed, a bracket will be bonded to the tooth, with a small chain attachment. This chain will be used by your orthodontist to guide the tooth into place.
Expose & Bond in Las Vegas and Henderson, NV
We welcome patients of all ages. Our surgeons and staff treat every patient like family while providing the highest standard of care. If your child has an impacted tooth, we encourage you to contact us to schedule a consultation and receive your personalized treatment plan.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Impacted Canines and other procedures.
"Hi, my name is Noel. I'm from Las Vegas, and I came for the Expose and Bond surgery. When I first walked into the office, I was greeted by a very friendly front desk staff. I really appreciated how clean and nicely placed everything was and they just made you feel like you were part of the family. The doctors here are super friendly. They're super informative. They kind of just treat you like they've known you forever and they, you know, are quick to answer any questions and make you feel comfortable. Everything with my procedure went wonderfully. I had a super fast recovery. I was very shocked at how good I felt by the next day. My overall experience has been wonderful. I absolutely 100 percent recommend Canyon Oral and Facial Surgery. All the doctors here are very capable and you're in good hands. "
"Hi, my name is Adam, and I’m from Las Vegas, and I came to Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery to get a biopsy. The atmosphere here was great. I felt very welcomed. The staff, the office assistants were great, very welcoming when I came in. All my questions I had were answered before I even had them. Everyone made me feel really comfortable. The doctors here were very knowledgeable, extremely personable, and just very welcoming and great to deal with through the entire experience. After the procedure, I feel great. Very happy I got it done here. It’s overall a great experience. To my friends and family in Las Vegas, if you need facial surgery, come to Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery."
"Hello, my name is Amanda. I’m from Las Vegas, Nevada, and I came to Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery to have my son seen for trauma. The practice here is actually very unique. The office itself is absolutely beautiful—always clean and welcoming. The front office is always very kind. The staff are my friends. Every single time I see them it's fun, it’s laughter. The doctors here make you feel like you’re part of their family. They’re both very open, honest, good communicators. You don’t feel like you’re just another number. They make you feel very individual. My experience at Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery has been great, and I highly recommend them."
"Hi, I’m Alisa from Las Vegas, Nevada, and I came to see Dr. Falk for a tooth extraction and a dental implant. The office, when I first came in, was very friendly, helpful. The staff was excellent. Any questions I had, they answered them for me. Working with Dr. Falk was fantastic. He is friendly, warm, attentive to my needs. Procedure went terrific. I had a great experience, and I highly recommend Canyon Oral Surgery."
"Hi, my name is Amber. I’m from Las Vegas. I came to Canyon Oral and Facial Surgery to get my wisdom teeth removed. When I first walked into Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery, the atmosphere was very calming and very welcoming. The staff are great. They worked with me to make sure it was a smooth process. The doctors here are awesome. Dr. Falk talked to me during my whole procedure and kept me calm, and he’s a funny guy, so that made everything go a lot more smooth. My overall experience was amazing from start to end. To my friends and family here in Las Vegas, I highly recommend the doctors here at Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery."
"Hi, my name is Ambrosio and I live in Las Vegas. I came to Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery for tooth extraction. The staff was so warm and friendly. Dr. Moody was very nice. He really listened to me and took care of me and very, very patient. The procedure was very smooth, and the recovery was outstanding. You have a beautiful, healthy smile. Feels great. I feel a lot better now and I feel confident. I highly recommend Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery to everyone."
"Hi, my name's Art and I'm from Las Vegas. I came to Canyon Oral and Facial Surgery to get a dental implant. When I first walked in, I felt very relaxed. Everyone made me feel very comfortable. I was very impressed. The staff has always been very friendly. My doctor was great. Actually, after talking to him for a few minutes, I felt like I was talking to a friend. I was very happy. The procedure went perfectly well. My recovery has been great. My confidence has gone up. I'm very happy. My overall experience with Canyon Oral and Facial Surgery has been awesome. I've been very impressed from start to finish. I would definitely recommend Canyon Oral and Facial Surgery to all my friends in Enterprise."
"Hi, my name is Alexis, I am from Las Vegas, and I had my wisdom teeth taken out by Dr. Falk. The staff here is super awesome. That’s probably why I felt so comfortable getting my wisdom teeth taken out. They make you feel like you’re super at-home, and they’re very friendly and inviting, and it’s a place that you feel really good walking into. Dr. Falk is an awesome doctor. He definitely made me feel super comfortable, and he’s very patient, and he made the process super smooth and easy. The procedure was way quicker than I expected. It was super smooth, and I’ve had no problems since. For my friends and family in Henderson, Summerlin, and Winchester, I highly recommend Canyon Oral Surgery."
"Hi, I'm Breana from Las Vegas. I came to Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery to have my wisdom teeth removed. My experience with the staff here was positive. They were really kind to me. Dr. Falk was really funny. He definitely came in and immediately just made sure that I knew what was going on and that I had been comfortable the entire time that I had been there. My quality of life has improved since getting my wisdom teeth out, and now I feel great. Watching the WUWTA videos, automatically, I kind of knew exactly what was going to be needed before the procedure, as well as what to expect afterwards. My overall experience here has been wonderful. I would recommend Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery to others."
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