Title: Retained Baby Teeth in Dogs - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Recovery, Management, Cost
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Retained Baby Teeth in Dogs
What is Retained Baby Teeth?
Symptoms of Retained Baby Teeth in Dogs
Causes of Retained Baby Teeth in Dogs
Diagnosis of Retained Baby Teeth in Dogs
Treatment of Retained Baby Teeth in Dogs
Recovery of Retained Baby Teeth in Dogs
Cost of Retained Baby Teeth in Dogs
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Outside of obvious visual proof that the jaw sits abnormally or both teeth clamped together, other symptoms to look for with retained puppy teeth in dogs include: Food collections in the gap of the teeth
Gingivitis
Overbite
Periodontitis
Premature loss of adult teeth
Pus cavity forming under teeth
Strenuous time eating food
Tartar deposits
Tooth decay
Types
There are four types of teeth that should be in a pet's mouth in the upper and lower jaw area: Canine teeth
- holding and tearing food
Incisors
- cutting and nibbling food
Molars
- grinding food
Premolars
- cutting, holding, and shearing food
Puppies start out with 28 deciduous (temporary or "baby" teeth). As they grow into adult dogs, there should be 42 permanent teeth. The puppy teeth, or milk teeth as they are commonly referred to will start to fall out between 14 and 30 weeks of age. It's not uncommon for a dog to swallow the "tooth buds" from baby teeth while eating, but sometimes pet owners may find the crowns of these teeth around the dog's play or sleep area. Top
Causes of Retained Baby Teeth in Dogs
Malocclusion is a genetic abnormality that leads to some teeth not fitting together comfortably to chew or when a dog's mouth is closed. While 85 percent of dogs have some kind of oral disease at the age of four or older, baby teeth abnormalities are more likely linked to smaller dogs and usually at earlier ages.