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: 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. The top and bottom jaw have 6 incisors. Dogs use their incisors mostly to grab objects like food, but they are also used for chewing or grooming as well. In both dogs and cats, these teeth are relatively small and have one root per tooth. Canines
The canine teeth are the longest teeth in the front of the mouth that appear as “fangs.” Dogs have 4 canines in their mouths (2 on the upper jaw and 2 on the lower jaw).