What do i do if i have an impacted canine tooth?

See a dentis: The dentist can give you options which may include leaving the canine, removing the canine or braces to allow the canine to come in.

Depends: The decision on what to do with or for an impacted or unerupted canine depends on the position and development of the tooth, age of the patient, and what you want to achieve esthetically. An orthodontic evaluation would be recommended to discuss treatment options available.

Orthodontist/surgeon: Treatment of an impacted canine depends on a number of factors. Ask your dentist. He/she may make a recommendation for orthodontic evaluation. Options include no treatment, orthodontic pulling tooth into mouth, surgical removal. You may also be referred to an oral surgeon for the surgical part of treatment.