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Orthodontic care can help align your smile, boosting your self-confidence and helping you keep your teeth cleaner. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to straighten permanent teeth that haven’t erupted yet, which is why your orthodontist might recommend meeting with an oral surgeon if you have impacted canines. Here is a little more information about this common problem and how gold chains might be able to help. 

Why Are Impacted Teeth a Problem? 

In addition to crowding your roots and impacting the alignment of your teeth, a nonerupted tooth can also pose infection and decay risks since it isn’t in the right place. Over time, an impacted tooth can put extra pressure on the surrounding teeth, which can tip them and lead to irregular wear patterns. If enamel is compromised, it puts your teeth at a higher risk of decay and infections. A nonerupted tooth can also cause problems because it leaves a void in the smile, and the teeth spread to fill that void, creating other gaps. 

How Can Gold Chains Help? 

oral surgeonFortunately, oral surgeons can help with impacted canines by uncovering the tooth and adding a bracket to the dental surface. Because orthodontic rubber bands put a lot of force on the teeth when they are coming in too high or low, a gold chain might be attached to the bracket, which is then attached to the archwire. After about two weeks, your oral surgeon will ask you to return to have a rubber band attached to the chain, which will gently pull the tooth downward into place. 

 

Every orthodontic case is different, which is why you might need help from Patterson Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, an oral surgery center in High Point, NC. With a deep commitment to their patients and a focus on upholding the highest standards of oral surgery, Dr. Patterson and his team can help you achieve the smile of your dreams. To learn more about their practice, visit their website, or call (336) 812-3104 today to schedule an appointment.

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