Our question this week was:Dr. Jon - Is it normal for a dog's tooth to fall out? Diane PinedaAnswerHi – thanks for your email Diane. It can be normal for puppies to loose their teeth (just like kids) as they get their adult teeth. It is not normal for an adult dogs tooth to fall out just as it is not normal for an adult persons tooth to just fall out. It can happen to dogs after oral trauma or secondary to diseased teeth that causes the tooth to become loose and eventually fall out. An article that might be helpful to you is Fractured Tooth in Dogs and How to Tell if Your Dog Has Dental Disease.Best of luck! Dr. Jon Send Us Your QuestionI will choose five questions a week and will publish the answers. Please note that not all questions will be answered. If your dog is experiencing a medical problem or having an emergency situation, please contact your veterinarian immediately.
Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gum tissue, which can result in redness and/or swollen gums.
Periodontitis is the inflammation of the structures that support teeth, and it is caused by bacteria that make up plaque; it's one of the most common infectious diseases in dogs.
A broken tooth can occur below the gum line, vertically or horizontally in the tooth. The level at which the root is fractured helps determine if the tooth can be saved. Fractured teeth are painful even...
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