What if a cuspid tooth does become impacted?
If a cuspid tooth becomes impacted, it is very important that a dental professional assist in every effort to have the tooth move into the proper place. These teeth are very important since they are very strong biting teeth. Usually, in a combined effort between orthodontist and oral surgeon, an orthodontist will place braces on the teeth to open a space for the tooth to come through. Once the space is available, the oral surgeon will expose and bracket the tooth. This is a simple procedure that involves lifting the gum to expose the impacted tooth and bonding a bracket to it. About a week later, the orthodontist will apply either a rubber band or chain to the tooth to guide it into place.
