Title: How Many Teeth Do Dogs Have, and Can They Lose Them? | PetMD
Headings: How Many Teeth Do Dogs Have, and Can They Lose Them?
How Many Teeth Do Dogs Have, and Can They Lose Them?
How Many Teeth Should a Dog Have?
Number of Puppy Teeth
Puppy Teeth
Type of Tooth
# Upper Teeth
# Lower Teeth
Age of Eruption
(weeks)
Function
Number of Adult Dog Teeth
Types of Dog Teeth
Adult Canine Teeth
Type of Tooth
# Upper Teeth
# Lower Teeth
Age of Eruption
(months)
Function
Incisors
Canines
Premolars
Molars
Why Do Dogs Lose Teeth?
Periodontal Disease
Trauma
Tooth Decay
Pay Attention to Your Dog’s Teeth
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Content: This is an issue that can lead to overcrowding, which can cause abnormal positioning of adult teeth and increased susceptibility to periodontal problems. Retained teeth are generally viewed as a genetic problem. It can happen in any dog but is more likely in small breed dogs. Your veterinarian will have to remove these teeth surgically to make room for the adult teeth. Number of Adult Dog Teeth
The age of eruption of permanent teeth in dogs is between 3-7 months of age. Adult dogs have 42 permanent teeth in their mouth, as compared to a human’s normal 32 teeth. Their upper jaw, called the maxilla, has 20 teeth, while their lower jaw, called the mandible, has 22 teeth. Types of Dog Teeth
Each type of dog tooth—incisor, canine, premolar and molar—serves its own function. Here’s a breakdown of what each type of tooth does and where these teeth are located: Adult Canine Teeth
Type of Tooth
# Upper Teeth
# Lower Teeth
Age of Eruption
(months)
Function
Incisors
6
6
2-5
Grasping
Canines
2
2
5-6
Tearing
Premolars
8
8
4-6
Grinding
Molars
4
6
4-7
Grinding
Incisors
The teeth in the front of a dog’s mouth are called incisors.