spuds m Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 just been told my 7 month old bull terrier will probably need braces .He's seeing a dog orthodontist soon. Has anyone heard of this problem he is purebred from a well known breeder bought as a pet only dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rysup Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 If he is a pet only then WHY would he need braces??? What is wrong with his bite that would mean he NEEDS braces? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PixieOfWrath Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rysup Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 LOL no laughing PixieOfWrath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke W Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Poor thing. I hope the other dogs don't make fun of him at school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 This isnt actually something abnormal. Dogs have worn braces to fix dental issues just like us humans BUT it would want to be a severe issue before heading done this path.It is very expensive & i believe doesnt always guarantee a result. Many Bullies have bad bites ,its a problem with the breed that frustrates many an ethical breeder . Have you taken the pup back to the breeder for there opinion or just the dentist?? What issue has the vet diagnosed that this is the avenue they are considering .Are the teeth affecting the gums?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rysup Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I just cannot fathom what sort of bad bite this dog would have that he would NEED braces. Dogs with reverse scissor bites can eat just was well as dogs with normal scissor bites can. Undershot bites can eat and survive fine, as can overshot. A few misaligned teeth do not affect a pet dogs ability to lead a normal life, so why would someone suggest a PET dog have orthodontic work? If it was for the show ring, where a misaligned tooth would affect the dogs ability, then maybe, but a pet? I just cannot think of anything that would need this sort of work done. It's not like the dog is going to be catching and killing his own dinner, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Spuds, who told you your dog needed braces? And can you post a pic of his teeth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 "I just cannot fathom what sort of bad bite this dog would have that he would NEED braces." Exactly .I now of a dog that had it done BUT it also involved having its jaw broken etc etc. Some of the doggy dentists go oover the top & boy do they cost a fortune. There is only one dog that i have seen myself that needed to see a dentist & that was a clients dog & the teeth would actually lock together & this dog couldnt drink/pant/eat.The vet they saw wanted them to spend a $$$ to get braces & they couldnt afford it .It was boarding with us & boy what a problem child over the summer.We told them all it needed was a two teethed removed & all would be fine.They went to our vet who did the procedure & the dog is now enjoying new experiences & cost a hell aot cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuds m Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 [his bottom canines are pushing into his jaw between the top teeth and have caused some gum damage already. Recommended by the vet to see this pet orthodontist or he will have a terrible gum infection if he dosen't according to the vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rysup Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Hmm ok interesting. What do you feed? It might be cheaper for you to get those canines removed rather than repositioned. Just a thought. Would be interested to hear what the orthodontist says! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) That's the only two options with that sort of problem- remove the offending teeth or reposition them. Have seen lots of Staffies and Malts and Shih-Tzu's with same problem. It has nothing to do with diet- it's caused by trying to fit the same amount of teeth in a Labrador or Kelpie with a nice elongated muzzle as a dog that is brachycephalic and short a good few inches- you get overcrowding. Mel. Edited June 11, 2008 by Staff'n'Toller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Bull Terriers are brachycephalic ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I dont believe they are.The bullys muzzle is referred to as a "Roman Muzzle" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Sorry I read Bulldog as in British. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 [his bottom canines are pushing into his jaw between the top teeth and have caused some gum damage already. Recommended by the vet to see this pet orthodontist or he will have a terrible gum infection if he dosen't according to the vet. Can you post a photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillybean Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Braces are painful! I wouldn't put my dog through that kind of discomfort, and they definately wouldn't understand why they deserved such punishment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I spoke to a canine orthodontist once about putting braces on a dog's teeth. His opinion was, that if the dog was not fully mature, then any alteration made by the braces could change after the skull reaches maturity. There was no guarantee that you would get the desired result, even in a mature dog. Other problems would occur from gum infection caused by bacteria from food stuck in the braces. This would also be a very costly procedure. He said to me, "I could take someone's money, if they insisted on having it done, but there would be no guarantee on achieving the desired result." If the dog's canines are causing damage to the gums, then I would probably consider having them removed. Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey9 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 If it is causing painful damage to his jaw and gums then yes, something needs to be done. I'm no expert, but I would certainly vote for going down the line of removal rather than braces. Speaking from personal experience, braces can be very very painful, and often need a lot of post maintenance otherwise the teeth can quickly go back out of position once the wires are removed. One of my JRT (rescue dog) had a few teeth removed, including canine. It really didn't effect what he could eat too much, and certainly not as much as I imagine braces would on a dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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