Ratreeper 441 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 When a canine gets chipped, what can or should be done about it? If the enamel gets chipped away will the the rest of the tooth rot and if so what can a vet do about it, cap it off? I am also wondering if entire teeth can be replaced in the worst case scenario like a dentist would do for a human. Any help appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giro 2,648 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Seen loads of dogs with no canines that had been knocked out. Dog just gets on with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whippet 99 2,613 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 leave it....as long as dog is comfortable........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ratreeper 441 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I am sure he will be alright without a tooth but I was just wondering if there is anything that can be done to prevent it getting worse while it's still only a very minor chip? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woz 260 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Iv heard of a police dog that had teeth implanted...its a big operation.....there's a bull x that hasn't a tooth down one side of its mouth she still works well...if the dog ain't in pain leave it and get some insurance and take the dog to vets in a month....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Annmarie09 5 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 My lurcher has lost a fair chunk from one of her canines, you can just see the root. I asked the vet about it the day it happened, he said my choices were root canal treatment (can't be done at a regular vet, has to be a specialist) which would cost about a grand, remove the tooth under anaesthetic, or leave it and keep an eye on it. If the tooth or gum became discoloured or she showed signs of pain then the tooth was rotten and would have to be removed. I opted for the last one. That was 2 years ago and the tooth is fine, doesn't bother her eating bones etc. I suppose it's luck of the draw whether the tooth will cause problems, but while it's not I'd leave it. I can't see any filling or cap lasting long in a dog's mouth if they are eating anything hard or chewy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whippet 99 2,613 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 My lurcher has lost a fair chunk from one of her canines, you can just see the root. I asked the vet about it the day it happened, he said my choices were root canal treatment (can't be done at a regular vet, has to be a specialist) which would cost about a grand, remove the tooth under anaesthetic, or leave it and keep an eye on it. If the tooth or gum became discoloured or she showed signs of pain then the tooth was rotten and would have to be removed. I opted for the last one. That was 2 years ago and the tooth is fine, doesn't bother her eating bones etc. I suppose it's luck of the draw whether the tooth will cause problems, but while it's not I'd leave it. I can't see any filling or cap lasting long in a dog's mouth if they are eating anything hard or chewy! honest vet by the sounds of it ......most would say there in pain and we have to do something........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Annmarie09 5 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 My lurcher has lost a fair chunk from one of her canines, you can just see the root. I asked the vet about it the day it happened, he said my choices were root canal treatment (can't be done at a regular vet, has to be a specialist) which would cost about a grand, remove the tooth under anaesthetic, or leave it and keep an eye on it. If the tooth or gum became discoloured or she showed signs of pain then the tooth was rotten and would have to be removed. I opted for the last one. That was 2 years ago and the tooth is fine, doesn't bother her eating bones etc. I suppose it's luck of the draw whether the tooth will cause problems, but while it's not I'd leave it. I can't see any filling or cap lasting long in a dog's mouth if they are eating anything hard or chewy! honest vet by the sounds of it ......most would say there in pain and we have to do something........ Yeah, I've been with my vet for 20 years and I think we have a fairly good relationship. They know me well enough to trust me to replace dressings etc and get in touch if there's a problem, and they've stapled both my dogs without sedation, which is unusual for a vet. The jokes fairly fly about the hysterical whippet being stapled together every time we go there! Even though I've moved house and there are closer vets I've stuck with them, like you say, most would insist on removal and charge a fortune! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BORDERSCOT 3,816 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 When a canine gets chipped, what can or should be done about it? If the enamel gets chipped away will the the rest of the tooth rot and if so what can a vet do about it, cap it off? I am also wondering if entire teeth can be replaced in the worst case scenario like a dentist would do for a human. Any help appreciated. Dog in my avatar broke a tooth when he was three - never bothered him in the slightest and by the time he retired he didn't have an intact big tooth in his head. Another hazard of the job???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sirius 1,391 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) As long as the pulp is not showing I would leave it. I have had both incisors and canines removed from my dogs, the canines are serious stuff to remove as often part of the jaw bone needs to be removed also. But when they have cracked of low down, it needs to be done. My current dog is missing lots of incisors, and has chipped pretty well all four canines. From working generally incisors will become loose and can be extracted easily, but if the dog chips or hits them on something causing a fracture or snap just check its not exposing the pulp or they are too low down to leave them open to infection. Good Luck Sirius Edited February 25, 2013 by Sirius Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bracken boy 584 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 a new pair of boots cost? a new torch cost? and you cant be botherd to have the tooth out? i suppose we all differ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millet 4,497 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 This older now deceast dog of mine knocked one side of his teeth out on a rock that i thought was a rabbit on the lamp...i took him to the vet's to get them pulled out..he said it would be more trouble than it is worth and it would be best to leave them as they are unless they started causing him problem's..he carried on catching gear up untill he died.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 This older now deceast dog of mine knocked one side of his teeth out on a rock that i thought was a rabbit on the lamp...i took him to the vet's to get them pulled out..he said it would be more trouble than it is worth and it would be best to leave them as they are unless they started causing him problem's..he carried on catching gear up untill he died.. ive got one here i did the same with, a very rabbit looking rock indeed :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sirius 1,391 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) This older now deceast dog of mine knocked one side of his teeth out on a rock that i thought was a rabbit on the lamp...i took him to the vet's to get them pulled out..he said it would be more trouble than it is worth and it would be best to leave them as they are unless they started causing him problem's..he carried on catching gear up untill he died.. I have had exactly the same accident with my dog Millet resulted in losing a incisor and chipping both upper and lower canines. what is it with all these rabbity looking rocks..lol Edited February 26, 2013 by Sirius 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millet 4,497 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I could slip him on anything mate..and he would go at any sitter full steam ahead picking many up before they even moved..on that fateful night it was a round type of rock that was the double of a rabbit's arse end..sadly it was not but luckely he did not break his jaw.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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