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: Number of Puppy Teeth
Puppies are actually born without teeth, and it’s not until they are 3 to 4 weeks of age that their puppy teeth (formally called deciduous teeth) start to erupt. By 3-5 months of age, they will usually have all 28 of their puppy teeth. These include incisors, canines and premolars. Puppy Teeth
Type of Tooth
# Upper Teeth
# Lower Teeth
Age of Eruption
(weeks)
Function
Incisors
6
6
4-6
Grasping
Canines
2
2
3-5
Tearing
Premolars
6
6
5-6
Grinding
However, some dogs (particularly toy and small breed dogs) tend to take longer to develop puppy and adult teeth. When puppy teeth do not fall out on their own and stay in your puppy’s mouth, they are called retained teeth. 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.