Impacted Tooth
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Tooth impaction occurs when a tooth fails to fully emerge through the gum and remains totally or partially retained within the bone, as often happens with the wisdom teeth.
Which specialist treats it? The dentist identifies the situation, and the maxillofacial surgeon evaluates the cases that require specialized care, sometimes supported by the orthodontist.
Common symptoms: It may run its course without discomfort or present with pain, inflammation of the nearby gum, pressure on the neighboring teeth, or difficulty opening the mouth.
When to seek care? With pain in the back of the mouth or if a dental X-ray shows a retained tooth, the prudent step is to discuss it with a professional. A timely review helps to plan the most suitable management for your case.
Data on 1,039 doctors who treat impacted tooth
Which specialist treats impacted tooth?
Tooth impaction (a tooth that fails to erupt properly) is evaluated by a dentist, and treatment usually requires an orthodontist or an oral and maxillofacial surgeon; a general practitioner can offer initial guidance. If a tooth hasn't come in when it should, consult your dentist for an X-ray and treatment plan. You can find dentists near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in impacted tooth
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Blanca Margarita Lora Aguilar
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Olivia Raquel Hernandez Morales
Frequently asked questions
What is impacted tooth?
Tooth impaction occurs when a tooth fails to fully emerge through the gum and remains totally or partially retained within the bone, as often happens with the wisdom teeth.
Which doctor treats impacted tooth?
Tooth impaction (a tooth that fails to erupt properly) is evaluated by a dentist, and treatment usually requires an orthodontist or an oral and maxillofacial surgeon; a general practitioner can offer initial guidance. If a tooth hasn't come in when it should, consult your dentist for an X-ray and treatment plan. You can find dentists near you through our directory.