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1775 Walters Ave

Northbrook, Illinois 60062

847-272-2420

Jacob D. Whipple, DDS

Family and Cosmetic Dentistry


Now offering 2 locations for your dental needs.
Click here to view our Norridge location website.

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  • Our Services
    • Dental Hygiene
    • Implants
      • Dental Implants
      • Dental Implant FAQ's
    • Cosmetic
      • Veneers
      • Whitening
      • Bonding and White Fillings
    • Endodontics
      • Root Canal
    • Restorative
      • Bridges
      • Crowns
    • Periodontics
      • Arestin
      • Biopsy
      • Bone Grafting
      • Canine Exposure
      • Crown Lengthening
      • Frenectomy
      • Gum Grafting
      • Occlusal Adjustment
      • Periodontal Splinting
      • Osseous Grafting
      • Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery
      • Periodontal (gum) disease
      • Scaling & Root Planing
      • Osseous Surgery
      • Soft Tissue Graft
    • General Dentistry
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      • Oral Conscious Sedation
      • IV Sedation
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      • Sedation FAQ
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    • Electric Handpieces
    • Rotary Endodontics
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    • Oral Cancer Screenings
    • Digital X-Ray
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      • Before Anesthesia
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Canine Exposure

Canine Exposure

Canine exposure has nothing to do with leaving your dog outside, exposed to the elements. It is a procedure to expose impacted teeth. An impacted tooth is one that has not erupted in the mouth, but instead becomes stuck in the surrounding bone or tissue. Any tooth may become impacted, but generally, the wisdom teeth and canine teeth are the most likely candidates. Canine teeth are critical for function. The mouth will also appear aesthetically odd without the canines. The procedure is quite simple. It involves the dentist cutting a small hole in the gum, which allows the tooth to erupt. The dentist also uses a dental brace to guide the tooth into its correct position.


Impacted teeth are sometimes obvious to the naked eye, but in some instances, an –x-ray is necessary to identify the extent of the impaction. Many times, there is an impacted canine tooth where the baby tooth remains in the mouth. A loose tooth is also a sign that an impacted tooth may be present.

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