Paris & Shumaker Periodontics

Periodontics

Fort Collins & Greeley, CO

970-207-4061

SERVICES

• Periodontal Disease Treatment
  • Scaling and Root Planing - Deep Cleaning
  • Periodontal Surgery (Osseous/Bone Grafting)
  • Laser Surgery (LANAP)
  • Perioscopy
  • Periodontal Maintenance (Recall Cleanings)
  • Atridox - Locally Delivered Antibiotic Gel
• Anesthesia/Sedation Options
• Biopsy
• Cosmetic periodontal procedures
• Crown Lengthening
• Dental Implants
• Frenectomy
• Gingival (Gum) Grafting
• Impacted Orthodontic Tooth Exposure
• Oral Cancer / Oral Pathology Exam
• Peri-Implantitis
• Ridge Augmentation Bone Graft
• Sinus Lift Bone Graft
• Tooth Extraction/Ridge Preservation Bone Graft
• Tooth Grinding/Bruxism
• Wilckodontics/PAOO

Impacted Orthodontic Tooth Exposure

In some cases a tooth is developmentally trapped in the jawbone and must be uncovered and exposed so that your orthodontist can pull the tooth into position with braces.  The most commonly impacted tooth (other than a wisdom tooth) is the maxillary (upper) canine tooth.

Dr. Paris and Dr. Shumaker provide surgical exposure of impacted teeth and are both experienced in dealing with these challenging situations. In this procedure the gums are gently moved out of the way and repositioned to expose the impacted tooth. In some cases bone removal is necessary to expose the tooth and create a channel or path through which the tooth can erupt.

For more information on Impacted Orthodontic Tooth Exposure please contact Dr Paris and Dr Shumaker's office at 970-207-4061 or ask your orthodontist or general dentist for a referral.