I Had Two Teeth Extracted And I Can Feel The Root Of My Canine Through My Gum. Is This Normal?

Q.
Hi Mark. I had two teeth extracted in November 2013 and the gap seems to be closing fairly quickly – I had my upper first premolars extracted. But last month I felt the root of my canine through my gum, by that I don’t mean it’s protruding the gum line, I can just feel the root and the top of the root. I’ve spoken to my orthodontist and was told ‘they are keeping an eye on this tooth, it will be fine’. Is this normal?

I’m currently two years into my treatment and should be ready for jaw surgery by June/July this year. Thank you.

A.
Hi. Could you tell me how old you are? Are you referring to fixed brace orthodontic treatment? It’s not really possible for me to comment without knowing some more information on this and seeing some specific X-rays, especially as you seem to be referring to orthognathic (jaw) surgery being in your treatment plan? I would advise that you ask your orthodontist for this advice.

Best wishes, Mark.

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