Impacted Canine Exposure
Help Canine Teeth Properly Align in the Dental Arch
Canine teeth are located on either side of the four front teeth on the upper and lower arch. They are crucial for biting and tearing food. When a canine tooth doesn’t fall into proper alignment or becomes trapped beneath the gum, an expose and bond procedure is performed. Several factors can cause a canine tooth to become impacted, including dental crowding, baby teeth that don’t fall out in time, or a growth blocking the path of the tooth’s root.
A Caring Team of Dental Professionals
An expose and bond procedure is a joint effort between your oral surgeon, who will surgically expose the impacted canine and attach a chain to it, and your orthodontist, who will help the tooth align properly with braces. Dr. Koshgerian and Dr. Shelton are board-certified surgeons who specialize in the full scope of oral surgery. Together, our doctors and staff will walk you through every step of your treatment and answer any questions you have along the way.
Did You Know?
- Canine teeth are also known as dog teeth due to their name and resemblance to a dog’s fangs
- When you speak, canine teeth work alongside the other front teeth to help form words.
- An upper canine tooth is also called an eye tooth because it is positioned directly below the eye.
Types of Anesthesia
The right anesthesia will depend on the complexity of your procedure and your level of anxiety.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Impacted Canine Exposure and other procedures.
"Hi, I'm Christy and this is Nathaniel, and we're from Claremont. I came to see Dr. Koshgerian to have my wisdom teeth removed and expose and bond. When we first walked in, we felt comfortable. Dr. Koshgerian was very nice and open to talk about whatever was going to happen. The 'what if' videos were very detailed and provided us with good information for before and after the procedure regarding what to expect. My procedure went very well, and the recovery time was quick and easy. I feel great now, and my quality of life has improved. I would recommend the Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Specialist of San Diego; the doctors there are just wonderful, and the staff is very welcoming. We knew he was in good hands."
"Hi, my name is Claudia, I’m from San Diego, and I came here to the Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego to get an exposure and bond done. When I came to the office, it was very welcoming. The staff are very nice. Everyone feels like family. Very clear-cut communication. I knew what to expect, and it’s very important for me to have that, especially when I was going to get oral surgery done. Because of Dr. K. and the office here, I was able to have the surgery I needed to have the teeth that I have today. And now my teeth are perfect. The surgery went really well. For all my friends in Chula Vista and Pacific Beach, I would definitely recommend coming here to the Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego with Dr. Shelton and Dr. Koshgerian."
"Hi, my name is Colleen, I’m from El Cajon, and I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego to have my son have an expose and bond. The practice here is amazing. The doctors and the staff put my mind at ease by just the welcome when I came in. They made jokes, but they were professional. They really care about their patients. The procedure went great and the doctors reached out to make sure that my son was doing great. My overall experience was fantastic. To my friends and family of Coronado, if you’re looking for an oral surgeon, I highly recommend The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego."
"My name is Allan, and I am from Lemon Grove, and I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego to get my wisdom teeth taken out. My overall experience has been awesome. Starting with the staff and the doctors, they care about you, and they really want to make your experience well. The practice was clean, very inviting, and friendly. The doctors here were very thorough and explained everything to me and put my mind at ease. After the procedure, I’m feeling great. The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego sets the bar on their friendliness and professionalism in the industry."
"My name is Igor from La Jolla, and I had a biopsy with Dr. Koshgerian. I think the office is great. From the minute I walked in the door to the minute I left, I just felt a sense of courtesy and efficiency. Dr. Koshgerian is, first, extremely competent. The way he performed the procedure and instructions and things that I got and so forth were excellent. He has a team that respects him and works together with him. And then, as a person, he's just a very nice person and very reassuring, very friendly. The procedure went very well. I had a great experience. For my friends and family in La Jolla and San Diego, I highly recommend The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego."
"Hi, I'm Andrea and I'm from El Cajon. We came to The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego to have my daughter's wisdom teeth extracted. When we walked into the office, the first thing I noticed was how friendly everybody was. They made us feel safe. These doctors are our experts—very gentle, humorous. The procedure was great. The recovery was so much easier than I thought it would be, but the more important thing is the contact that this staff made with us to make sure she was okay. I would definitely recommend The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego to anyone."
"Hello, my name is Angel and I’m from San Diego. I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego to get my wisdom teeth removed. My overall experience here was awesome. When I came in for this procedure, I was a little bit nervous, but the doctor makes you feel very comfortable instantly. The doctors and staff do a very good job at letting you know exactly what’s going to happen. The procedure went very well. I feel awesome and very comfortable now that the procedure is done. I’m so glad I got my wisdom teeth removed here. I would definitely recommend The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego to anybody."
"Hi, I'm Asante and I'm from San Diego. I came to The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego to get my wisdom teeth removed. When I first came here, I had felt very welcomed. I love the decor of the office and the staff was very friendly and made me feel super comfortable. The doctors here are very welcoming, awesome, and amazing at their job. It feels great. I mean, your teeth are such an important aspect of your face, and if you have a beautiful smile, you're beautiful automatically. My experience here was wonderful. I would totally come back for any surgery. I would recommend this practice because I felt very safe, and they made wisdom teeth removal a fun process."
"Hello, my name is Ashlynn, I’m from Clairemont, San Diego, and I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego to get my wisdom teeth removed. This practice has a lot of great people, super nice. Everyone made me feel comfortable, and they’re very reassuring. The doctors here are very caring. I do remember getting videos before the procedure about what to expect. Receiving those messages from the practice really improved my experience. I feel one hundred percent better after this procedure and to any of my friends that need their wisdom teeth removed, I would absolutely recommend The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego."
How Can We Help?
If you have questions, would like to learn more about a procedure, or wish to schedule an appointment, give us a call. Our board-certified surgeons and attentive team are here to help.