{"id":1914,"date":"2025-08-29T19:57:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T00:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/?p=1914"},"modified":"2025-08-29T19:57:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T00:57:06","slug":"permanent-canine-tooth-not-erupted-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/permanent-canine-tooth-not-erupted-yet\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Hasn\u2019t My Permanent Canine Tooth Erupted Yet?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I am 17 and still have my upper left baby canine teeth. My dentist took an X-ray in February and said the baby canine should fall out soon. Nothing has changed, so I\u2019m wondering if I should be concerned. Also, is there some type of tooth replacement I can get until the tooth erupts? I just want to fill the gap. Thanks. Konnor from MA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Konnor,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Permanent canine teeth usually erupt between the ages of 10 and 12. If they haven\u2019t appeared by age 14, it is concerning. Canine teeth can become impacted, requiring intervention to erupt. Addressing the problem early increases the chances of guiding the tooth into proper alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delaying treatment can result in the tooth fusing to the bone. Once this happens, the tooth can no longer be moved and must be extracted. For both dental health and social reasons, waiting until 16 or 17 is far from ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Determine Why a Canine Tooth Won\u2019t Erupt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A dentist or orthodontist can use a panoramic X-ray to determine whether the root of the unerupted canine is fully formed. Extracting the baby canine at the right time can help the permanent tooth emerge, especially if it\u2019s close to the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the baby canine is already loose, that\u2019s an encouraging sign\u2014the permanent tooth may be near the surface and erupt on its own. If the baby tooth isn\u2019t loose, the X-ray will help judge how close the adult tooth is and whether it needs help erupting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given your concerns about the current dentist, it\u2019s reasonable to get a second opinion from an orthodontist to determine the status of the canine tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect with Guided Tooth Eruption<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If guided tooth eruption is needed, the procedure is not overly complex. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n