Laser Surgery Impacted Canine

This is one of our patients who had a tooth that would not come in. Watch Dr. Shawn Bader use a LASER to remove the gum tissue from over a tooth, then put a brace on the tooth once it is uncovered.
Faces Orthodontics PLLC
www.facesorthodontics.com

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• Braces
• Orthodontics
• Kids
• dentistry
• surgery
• lasers
• laser surgery
• straight teeth
• Dr Bader

[FreedumMuse]

I'm am pretty scared for this procedure, I have to have it this year so that I can have braces. I am really worried but not really; if anything, I am mostly worried about the pain. I inherited this from my mom and all four canines are impacted like her canines were. Will they do all four at the same time? that would be great. And pain experienced when all four are extracted??? Thank you!

[facesortho]

@FreedumMuse There is a wide range of difficulty for this procedure. The one shown in the video is rather simple with only gum tissue over the tooth. Most important we numb up the area so you do not feel anything. In your case if you have 4 impacted canines and an oral surgeon does the procedure they can even put you to sleep so you will not have to worry and get them all done at once. Just make sure you ask your doctors all these questions.

Good Luck

Dr. B

[caseyyjane]

i'm getting this done this month, and i'm freaking out, my oral surgeon asked me if I wanted to stay awake, or go to sleep. I told him I'd stay awake cause anesthesia and all the i.v's and stuff freaks me out. Does anyone know how long this procedure takes, and how it feels during and after the surgery? I'm really nervous for this, haha.

[facesortho]

@caseyyjane The procedure shown in the video is a simple uncovering of a tooth. I this case there was only gum tissue over the tooth and it is not very deep. Follow what your Oral surgeon recommends. I've had patient who have been awake or asleep. During the procedure you feel nothing, It can be sore after depending on the depth of the tooth.

You will do fine.

Good Luck

Dr. B

[Munequita1990]

i'm pretty sure i have to get a chain my left eye tooth had never came down. i have a small mouth and the right one has came down causing one of the my teeth to be pushed back. would you know how long it will take b4 i get braces and stuff? I no longer have my wisdom teeth and did have a explander for a while until my dog decided to break it. so haven't used it for over a hour maybe 2.

[facesortho]

@Munequita1990 MAKE SURE YOU ARE SEEING AN ORTHODONTIST NOT JUST A DENTIST. Orthodontist have 2 -3 years of specialized training in dealing with problems like this. Your regular dentist does not.  Once you see an orthodontist they can tell you exactly what you need done, how long it will take and when is the best time to start treatment.

Good Luck

Dr. B

[burtongirl627]

so this is basically just like an exposure surgery for the teeth that are not high up right.? instead of using the chain and the button you attach the bracket to the tooth and pull it down that way... or am i all wrong.?

[facesortho]

@TheLeft4Dead23 That will depend on the position of the tooth, how high up it is and on what procedure your surgeon feels will work best for your specific case. Just ask them and they will be happy to tell you.

Good Luck

Dr. B

[TheLeft4Dead23]

@facesortho Im getting the chain and bracket because one of my canines are impacted. Is the incision from the back or the front

[facesortho]

@TheLeft4Dead23 To do this procedure we numb the area first so you do not feel any thing. After the numbing wears off it will feel similar to when you burn your mouth with hot drink or pizza.

Great question.

Dr. B