Re: Kayla's Tooth

On May 19, 12:59 pm, "Jo Firey" <jofi...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I noticed this morning that one of Kayla's top front teeth is broken and
cracked.

No idea how it happened or how long its been that way, and it doesn't seem
to be hurting her.

Does this constitute something to point out to the vet the next time she
goes in, or does it warrant a visit to the vet in its own right?

(For those who don't already know, Kayla isn't a cat but a Border Collie.
I just don't seem able to shut up about her)

Jo

I would definitely get it looked at. It is possible it may not be
hurting her, but I still would get it looked at.

Any type of crack is compromising the integral structure of the
tooth. Meaning if there is a crack, like a vertical crack, tartar and
debris will fill it and it could potentially expand. Not to mention
that if chews or if she hits it again, trauma could expand it as
well. And if it keeps getting bigger, it could eventually become
extremely painful.

I once took a dental x-rays of a fractured canine and it showed a
crack all the way to the pulp cavity. Had we not pulled that tooth,
it could have built up tartar and bacteria and eventually rotted from
the inside out.

Fractured teeth....DON'T wanna neglect them....especially on dogs
since its hard to know when she actually cracked the tooth.

And it still is possible that it hurts, maybe just a little bit, but
not to the point where it bothers her. Most people don't believe me
when i tell them that animals are EXPERTS at HIDING PAIN. By the
time we hoomins notice it, the pain level is usually pretty bad. Then
again you have the occasionally animal that hams it up just to get
attention, but I digress,.

Mischief had a FORL, a cavity that was eating away one of her molars.
Had to be terribly painful, yet I never would have noticed had I not
periodically checked her teeth every once in a while. She was still
eating like a glutton, and acting like the pain in the ass she is, so
no one would have guessed.

So from a vet tech standpoint and from the standpoint of someone who
grew up in a dental family...(:P) I would get it looked at.

Hugs,

kristi
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