Bubitty Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 (edited) I will be taking her to the vet ASAP at 9 am tomorrow but I want to know what my possible options will be. Can they give her a crown? Do filling? Will it be a major procedure. Please anything anyone can tell me to let me know what I will be in for tomorrow. Edited to fix, vet not dentist. Edited July 26, 2010 by Bub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I will be taking her to the vet ASAP at 9 am tomorrow but I want to know what my possible options will be.Can they give her a crown? Do filling? Will it be a major procedure. Please anything anyone can tell me to let me know what I will be in for tomorrow. Edited to fix, vet not dentist. All a normal vet can do is pull the tooth out. If you want to spend a bit you could be referred to a dental specialist for other dental work. Which tooth is it, and how does it look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 If the tooth isn't cracked and the pulp isn't exposed they may not need to do anything much. If it is serious you'd need to see a specialist to do anything much more sophisticated than take the tooth out I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubitty Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 It is the carnassial tooth. A chunk has chipped off and there is still a bit of enamel dangling from the top of her tooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubitty Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 (edited) Has anyone ever had a dog's tooth taken out? I think the pulp is exposed. Edited July 26, 2010 by Bub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Yes it can be fixed or removed. Your vet may want to give you a referral to a specialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthdog Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 (edited) Have had dog's teeth removed. No biggie. Edited July 26, 2010 by Earthdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Avanti* Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 (edited) Has anyone ever had a dog's tooth taken out?I think the pulp is exposed. One of mine had a molar removed when she was young (it was deformed and had abscessed ). She had to have a general anesthetic to have it extracted. The vet now thinks it would have been better if the opposing tooth had been removed as well because that now suffers from having no chewing mate (if that makes sense). She needs to have it scaled and cleaned a fair bit. I hope Bitty's tooth can be saved. Edited July 26, 2010 by WhiteEagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubitty Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 WhiteEagle and Earthdog can you tell me how long it took for your dogs to recover from the tooth removal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 The last rescue who needed a major dental: had 18 rotten teeth removed. He was sore, needed antibiotics and pain meds but recovered fine. It's really common (oldies in particular) to need an extraction or two and they all do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Avanti* Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 WhiteEagle and Earthdog can you tell me how long it took for your dogs to recover from the tooth removal? I don't rememeber it taking long at all Bub. She's such a guts (Labrador) and so stoic that I think she would eat under a general if she could lol. It was about 7 years ago now but I think she was right in a day or so after the extraction. No bones for a while though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 It will take up to a week or so to heal Bub, but that is only if it needs to come out. While healing, they need a special diet, so that the food doesn't get caught in the gum. No mushy food, no mince, no kibble, no mousse, no confit, no cakes and pies for Bitty. She will have to eat cubed steak or chicken breast, or possibly cubed salmon for a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubitty Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 Thanks guys. I feel a bit less anxious now hearing about your experiences. Will go to bed now so I can line up early and be the first one in at the vet tomorrow. Thanks for responding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheree_e4 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 If it is the carnassial it sounds like a slab fracture which is caused by eating bones .... the tooth will have to be taken out as it is very painful , Kovu had his carnassial out 2 weeks ago and he was totally normal after the surgery,ate his biscuits as normal but now he is not allowed bones.I also have to clean the opposing tooth as it now has nothing to grind on and will get a tartar build up. Cost was around $500 , this included painkillers and a recheck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 (edited) They don't always take the tooth out. I would see a specialist dental vet. Not sure what State your in. This link explains it a bit better. http://www.sydneypetdentistry.com.au/faq-v...oken-pet-tooth/ Edited July 26, 2010 by ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Kaos has had a tooth out, and will have another taken out soonish Cracked her back tooth, no choice but to remove it, she has also cracked one of her 'fangs' at this stage it is causing no problems, but vet and I are keeping an eye on it, and it will be taken out as soon as needed Kaos went in for the day, got put under, tooth taken out - vet said it was one of the hardest teeth he has ever had to pull out, she was a bit sore the next few days but within 2 weeks on normal food and has no problems with eating bones or anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubitty Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 Thanks for your help everyone. Unfortunately the pulp was exposed so vet didn't think it was appropriate to send us to the dog dental place. She has had her tooth pulled out, is home from the vets and is currently by my side offering play bows with a toy in her mouth! Poor toothless Bitty! No tug for a while! I must say I was expecting her to be more quiet. She is zooming around with much gusto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Good to hear Bub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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