Ectopic Teeth
TREATMENTS FOR
Ectopic Teeth
- What is it?
- Treatment Options
This refers to teeth that’s developed and erupted in the incorrect position.
Often the upper canines will erupt very high in the gums and stay there, resulting in a very messy smile.
These teeth can erupt through very thin gums and are susceptible to gum recession with time.
Ectopic teeth are easier to correct when detected early. Treatment is aimed to open up space to encourage the tooth to develop along the correct pathway.
Once the ectopic tooth is fully erupting, Braces or Invisalign is required to bring these ectopic teeth back into line.
Orthodontic Treatments
BUCKY TEETH
This often arises due to the lower jaw and lower teeth being set back.
CROWDING
This happens when there is not enough space in your mouth to fit all your teeth.
DOUBLE ROW TEETH
Erupting adult teeth can miss their primary tooth counterpart.
ECTOPIC TEETH
This refers to teeth that’s developed and erupted in the incorrect position.
IMPACTED TEETH
Teeth form deep within the jaw and journey far to find their proper place.
MISSING TEETH
Missing teeth are common, often it is the lateral incisors, or lower second molars.
TEETH SPACING
Spaced teeth trap food, is unaesthetic in the smile and often unstable as other teeth will shift into the gaps.
THUMB SUCKING
Prolonged thumb sucking into late childhood leads to permanent bite problems.