My Permanent Canine Teeth Never Erupted

My permanent canine teeth never erupted, although I’m 22 years old. My former pediatric dentist told me not to worry about it because she could see the permanent teeth, but they were slow to erupt. I never lost the baby canine teeth, so I questioned how the permanent ones would come in. Do I need […]

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What Is the Treatment for an Impacted Canine Tooth?

My upper left canine tooth hasn’t erupted. My dentist says my mouth is small, so the tooth didn’t erupt. Will I need a dental implant to replace the tooth? – Thanks. Moriah from Tacoma Moriah, Normally, permanent canine teeth come in around 10 to 12 years old. If they haven’t appeared by 14, it’s wise […]

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