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Post by sonterra on Dec 15, 2010 10:56:52 GMT -5
Hello everyone,
I need advice on teeth. My dog has broken the tooth right beside his canine. I have no idea how he broke it.
Has anyone had an issue like this and what are treatment options?
Tamara McIntosh
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Post by anneconroy on Dec 15, 2010 11:15:49 GMT -5
There are doggy dentists around -- is it broke but the tooth is still there? Is it cracked? How does the gum look??
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Post by sonterra on Dec 15, 2010 11:30:22 GMT -5
There are doggy dentists around -- is it broke but the tooth is still there? Is it cracked? How does the gum look?? There are, however there are none in this area that deal with active working/biting dogs. It is the tooth right beside the canine, so it is normally a bit bigger than the other front teeth and a bit hooked. The "hook" part is broken off. The gum is fine, the tooth is still white, I do not see any of the pulp exposed. He is not showing any signs that it hurts him (I have poked and prodded it from front, back and bottom) and he sure hasn't slowed down, stopped eating or chewing on bones thats for sure. He is also still biting and tugging just fine. I want to take him to the vet university, however they don't seem to want to see him without a referral. Tamara McIntosh |
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Post by jonny on Dec 15, 2010 18:33:34 GMT -5
The principle we work off is if the pulp cavity is not exposed then it wont be a problem.
Yes it probably will be painful for a week or so but the nerves will die off/desensitize.
You can get a veterinary dentist to cap it but whats the point. It will not affect his bite at all. (Ive seen very good dogs bite with canines missing). If u show him then maybe its worth the cost of getting it capped.
Just don't do bitework for a few weeks as he may get an aversion to biting(ruin his bite) due to the pain.
Go see a vet you knows their dentistry stuff
cheers
Jonathon
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