Normally, all teeth develop as they breach the surface of the gums on you upper and lower jaws. However, sometimes there are issues which can develop from impacted teeth. Your Walnut Creek dentist can help you correct any issues or discomfort you are experiencing from one or several impacted teeth, and get you smile back to where it should be.

It is important to regularly visit with your dentist, so that you can make sure that all of your teeth are growing properly and are not developing any problems. If you happen to have an impacted tooth, your dentist may need to remove it because it can cause problems with the evenness of your teeth, as well as it can cause some severe pain.

There are two types of impacted teeth. The first type is called bone impaction, and is when the tooth fails to grow outside of the mandible, or jaw, bone. This form of impaction is very painful, and the tooth must be removed completely from the jaw in order to correct the issue and stop the pain. The second form of impaction is called soft-tissue impaction, and is when the tooth does grow outside of the jaw bone, but does not break through the surface of the gums. This form of impaction is not as painful as the other, but can produce problems with the teeth that are above the surface of the gums. The impacted teeth can disrupt the positioning of the surface teeth, causing crowding or crooked teeth.

When removing an impacted tooth, sometimes only general anesthesia is required. Your dentist will surgically remove the deformed teeth, and give you back that smile you have been missing. If you are experiencing any pain or problems due to a possible impacted tooth, do not hesitate to contact your local Walnut Creek dental professionals today.