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sunamand · 08-16-2008, 03:03 PM

Darwin went to the vet yesterday to get his ear infection rechecked, and I also asked the Vet to look inside his mouth to check how his teeth are coming along...baby teeth havent fallen out, adult teeth coming in fast. After examining Darwin's mouth, the dr suggested I take him to see a doggy orthodontist b/c not only does he need the baby teeth extracted, his back molers should be further apart, and are coming in very close. I asked him what the negative aspect of this would be if I were to leave it untreated, and he said it would poke into his upper palet, and he may never be able to fully close his mouth.

Has anyone had any experience with orthodontal work, and can give advice/suggestions? I'm thinking this is going to cost a lot of $$...

08-16-2008, 03:03 PM	#1
sunamand Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Emeryville, CA, USA Posts: 99	Pup needs doggy orthodontist?!? Darwin went to the vet yesterday to get his ear infection rechecked, and I also asked the Vet to look inside his mouth to check how his teeth are coming along...baby teeth havent fallen out, adult teeth coming in fast. After examining Darwin's mouth, the dr suggested I take him to see a doggy orthodontist b/c not only does he need the baby teeth extracted, his back molers should be further apart, and are coming in very close. I asked him what the negative aspect of this would be if I were to leave it untreated, and he said it would poke into his upper palet, and he may never be able to fully close his mouth. Has anyone had any experience with orthodontal work, and can give advice/suggestions? I'm thinking this is going to cost a lot of $$...