my little maltese is about 15 months old and still has several baby teeth that he never lost, creating kind of a double row of teeth on the bottom and a couple of extra teeth on top. the vet recommends pulling them for dental hygiene reasons? what are your thoughts on this subject? i%26#039;m not trusting vets much right now.
Should adult dog%26#039;s baby teeth be pulled?
toy breeds have alot of dental and gum problems if you don%26#039;t keep up with it. i personally would have them pulled as i had done with a chihuahua i had once with a similar situation. I bet your dog would feel better afterwards too.
Reply:Usually vets remove them at the time a dog gets spayed or neutered (approx. 6 months of age). They remove them because they can cause a lot more tartar to build up on the teeth causing much increased decay.
Reply:same as in humans, sometimes this can cause a problem because their mouths will become %26quot;crowded%26quot; and sometimes plaque can form between sets, making them more prone to gum illnesses.
Reply:Yes, definitely have them pulled out. Having two rows of teeth creates pockets for tartar and calculus to form. If you do not clean it on a regular basis it will develop into periodontal disease. Also, it can lead to further destruction of the dogs internal organs if not taken care of.
Their mouths, just like ours are a reflection of their health. Healthy teeth - healthy dog. :)
Best of Luck!
Reply:This isn%26#039;t something you have to rush and do.
You can wait and see if they%26#039;ll fall out on their own (it is still possible) or have them pulled during the dog%26#039;s first dental. (depending on breed, should be between 3-5 years)
If the baby teeth cause problems for the adult teeth, remove them. If not, wait.
P.S. This is a fault in show dogs. If you plan on showing in a conformation ring RUN and have them removed!
Reply:The retained baby teeth have caused the adult teeth to erupt into an abnormal position. The baby teeth will also trap food particles and allow plaque accumulation between it and the adult tooth. This will lead to gum inflammation (gingivitis) and possible loss of bony attachment by the adult tooth, bacterial infection, and tooth abscessation. It%26#039;s a really good idea to get them removed. It%26#039;s a simple procedure which can be performed under the same anesthesia when she gets spayed.
Reply:no you shouldn%26#039;t pull them out because their teeth roots are more sensitive than humans. Give the dog bones too chew on and it will fall out sooner or later.
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