We have noticed a large increase in crowding and ectopic eruption. Ectopic eruption is when a permanent tooth grows in a different angle or location. These are very common for the canine (eye teeth). A panoramic radiograph allows us to discover these problems and identify solutions to help guide the eruption of the teeth into a more ideal location. Some solutions are early extraction of the primary (baby) tooth, expansion of the upper arch and in some cases phase I orthodontics (braces on select teeth). Ask your dentist to evaluate this problem to avoid serious problems too late.