Retained Tooth
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A retained tooth is one that fails to emerge completely or that stays within the bone or gum, without reaching its normal position in the dental arch. Wisdom teeth are the ones that most frequently become retained.
Why does it happen? it is usually due to lack of space, an improper orientation of the tooth, or obstacles along its eruption path.
Possible complaints: it may occur without symptoms or present with pain, gum inflammation, pressure on neighboring teeth, or recurrent infections.
Who evaluates it? The maxillofacial surgeon is the professional who assesses retained teeth and whether intervention is advisable; the dentist and the orthodontist also take part in follow-up. If you have discomfort in the area of the molars or your dentist detects a retained tooth on an X-ray, a specialized evaluation will guide you on the steps to follow.
Data on 25,335 doctors who treat retained tooth
Which specialist treats retained tooth?
A retained tooth should be evaluated by a dentist, with possible support from an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, an orthodontist, or a periodontics specialist; in children a pediatric dentist can provide care. You can book with the right specialist if a tooth hasn't erupted when it should have. The evaluation helps determine whether intervention is needed.
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Doctors specialized in retained tooth
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Frequently asked questions
What is retained tooth?
A retained tooth is one that fails to emerge completely or that stays within the bone or gum, without reaching its normal position in the dental arch. Wisdom teeth are the ones that most frequently become retained.
Which doctor treats retained tooth?
A retained tooth should be evaluated by a dentist, with possible support from an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, an orthodontist, or a periodontics specialist; in children a pediatric dentist can provide care. You can book with the right specialist if a tooth hasn't erupted when it should have. The evaluation helps determine whether intervention is needed.