Super-Erupted Tooth Causes and Treatments
Super eruption teeth , sometimes called overeruption, present many difficulties and discomforts for those with this dental issue . A super eruption is called a tooth that protrudes abnormally from the gums and bone to the point where it seems taller than nearby teeth. If left unchecked, this imbalance in tooth eruption can result in several oral health problems. Super eruption teeth have several underlying factors, all of which add to the unbalanced forces governing tooth eruption: Worn-out tooth: Constant wear and tear on a tooth can throw off the forces at play, pushing the tooth outward beyond the line of neighboring teeth. Damaged tooth: A tooth that has suffered trauma or damage may shift in place and interfere with the regular eruption process. Tooth missing: Overeruption can occur when a tooth is missing because the opposite tooth may not have the force needed to stop neighboring teeth from erupting. Bad bite: Misalignment or malocclusion of th...