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05-26-2011, 01:22 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Valencia, Ca
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| Tarter on molars Gizmo will be a year old next week and its already been brought to my attention that he has some tarter build up on his upper molars. My vet recommended a visit to the vet dentist however, i just called and its going to be $100 for just the consult. Gizmo has had a lot of trips to the vet during this first year of life and its expensive. Should i go and see what he says? At the same time i dont want to go and feel horrible for not being able to afford all the stuff the vet will probably suggest. Im starting nursing school in august and we will be soly on my husbands income. It just seems like everytime i save up money to put away we end up having to use it on Gizmo. Any thoughts or suggestions? I have tried to brush the tarter off but its not coming off. |
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05-26-2011, 01:35 PM | #2 |
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| Its hard to make a recommendation without seeing how much tartar is there- I find the vets around here anyway- are slow to recommend dentals, so when they do it is usually beyond anything that can be done at home. However, if it is not that bad, you could try using LEBA III for a month and see if it makes a difference- it is a spray that you spray in the dogs mouth a couple times a day and it will work away the tartar, something that toothpaste alone cannot do. If it is bad enough to need a dental, it is better to get that done sooner rather then later because besides leading to tooth loss, tooth decay can cause other more serious health issues. Maybe just try the LEBA for a month and then go back to the vet and see if they notice a difference- in the meantime you can start setting money aside in case a dental is needed.
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05-26-2011, 01:47 PM | #3 | |
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| Thank you for replying ArmaniMan! Its one tooth on each side that has been collecting some tarter. The vet said she thinks its because those 2 teeth are a little crooked and thats why its collecting the tarter. Obviously i want what is best for my little man. Hes on the best foods and vitamins so i just want whats best for him. I will try to brush his teeth and use the spray for the next month and see how they look. I dont mind brushing his teeth daily i just hope that this will do the trick. Where can i buy the LEBA III spray? Thank you for the suggestions! Quote:
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05-26-2011, 01:53 PM | #4 |
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| Lots of places sell it- I think you are not supposed to brush when you are using it- I forget the exact instructions because I used them so long ago- but they are on the bottle. If it was just two teeth, I would give the LEBA a chance to work before consulting the dentist.
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05-26-2011, 01:56 PM | #5 |
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| i agree. thank you so much! i will give it a shot |
05-26-2011, 05:10 PM | #6 |
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| Why did the vet want him to see a dentist? Usually general vets do dentals unless they are concerned that there is something in there that will require extensive work. Tartar on two teeth does not necessarily mean that a cleaning is needed. A lot more goes into recommending one like the looks of the gums. Since his vet seems concerned, it's something I'd ask about putting off before deciding to do it. A few weeks shouldn't hurt; however, if the vet thinks there is a problem in there, then just a reduction in tartar may not be adequate. BTW, some dogs can get away with only a couple-few dentals in a lifetime. The more home care, the less cleanings... It is very common for them to be requried yearly though. Expect to pay between $175 and $400 a year just in case and if nothing major goes wrong in there.
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05-26-2011, 05:13 PM | #7 |
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| It can also vary depending on the dog. Nala has great teeth, and Bandit has already had one dental and I'll have to do another this summer, and he's only 4. I brush their teeth and use the spray too. I haven't tried LEBA though, I'll have to look into that, is it better than Petzlife? |
05-26-2011, 05:42 PM | #8 | |
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| My vet just suggested a dentist as an option. She said she could do the dental and an xray to see how crooked the two molars really are and even send the xrays to the dentist to see what he thinks. She was just concerned that he already has tarter build up and hes not even a year old yet. Thats all. I just think its crazy for a vet dentist to charge $100 just for a consultation!! I will do it if its necessary for Gizmo i just dont think its far how some places rip ppl off. Quote:
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05-26-2011, 06:10 PM | #10 |
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| There is a very good price for a veterinary dentist consult. If they are board certified, that means they had about 8 years of school plus 3 more years of training is this area. They could be (and debatably should be) charging much more. There is nothing wrong with your regular vet taking care of things as long as they are comfortable with it though.
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05-26-2011, 06:21 PM | #11 |
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| All the specialists at our large hospital here charge $160 for a consult.
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05-26-2011, 08:34 PM | #13 |
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| $100 for a vet dentist is more than a fair price. I paid $130 for a consult in Boston recently. I agree with the other posters - better to spend the money and see what the dentist recommends because you might be able to get him on a plan for long term health to deal with whatever the issues are.
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05-27-2011, 02:30 AM | #14 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | $100 for consult with specialist is very reasonable. One thing you could also try is TD by Hills. TD stands for Tartar defense. It has pretty big kibble though.
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