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inluvwithfluff · 10-06-2009, 02:20 PM

I hate to have to bump this thread up, but the vet came to look at Biscuit while I was napping. My mother handled things and told me what went on.

According to the vet, the loose tooth is a baby tooth and the adult tooth is "coming in". How likely is it that the adult tooth still hasn't emerged? Biscuit is 2 years and 5 months. I would have expected the adult tooth to grow next to, or near to, the baby tooth.

Either way, he's going to get that loose tooth extracted tomorrow. What bothers me is that they didn't talk about the possibility of infection or periodontal disease. I KNOW his back teeth are yellow and that his breath is stinky. His gums look a healthy pink but I haven't been able to properly look at the gums in the far back. The possibility that the loose tooth (which has buildup) is an adult tooth worries me.

I also don't know the regular procedure for a tooth extraction. I know that they're usually done while spaying/neutering, or when there are double rows of teeth... but what if there's an infection? Wouldn't bloodwork be necessary? How about x-rays? And if the tooth is already loose, will he be under anesthesia or sedation? I really wish someone had woken me up. I would've run my mouth off.

I'll be going to the appointment tomorrow and will ask questions, but any thoughts are welcome.

10-06-2009, 02:20 PM	#9
inluvwithfluff Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Too hot. Posts: 51	I hate to have to bump this thread up, but the vet came to look at Biscuit while I was napping. My mother handled things and told me what went on. According to the vet, the loose tooth is a baby tooth and the adult tooth is "coming in". How likely is it that the adult tooth still hasn't emerged? Biscuit is 2 years and 5 months. I would have expected the adult tooth to grow next to, or near to, the baby tooth. Either way, he's going to get that loose tooth extracted tomorrow. What bothers me is that they didn't talk about the possibility of infection or periodontal disease. I KNOW his back teeth are yellow and that his breath is stinky. His gums look a healthy pink but I haven't been able to properly look at the gums in the far back. The possibility that the loose tooth (which has buildup) is an adult tooth worries me. I also don't know the regular procedure for a tooth extraction. I know that they're usually done while spaying/neutering, or when there are double rows of teeth... but what if there's an infection? Wouldn't bloodwork be necessary? How about x-rays? And if the tooth is already loose, will he be under anesthesia or sedation? I really wish someone had woken me up. I would've run my mouth off. I'll be going to the appointment tomorrow and will ask questions, but any thoughts are welcome.