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Old 05-21-2011, 02:10 PM   #10
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Default Double Canines pulled today

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Originally Posted by Princess10 View Post
Princess has two retained baby teeth, her regular vet didn't spay her so they weren't removed. Her vet said since they're not too bad they can wait until she's due for a dental so they can just put her under once.

The two that stayed (I believe canine's) fit right in between the rest of her teeth, no overlapping, though they are close & I have to pick plaque etc. from them. I just wondered will she have those gaps for good once they are pulled or will the adult teeth move into place?
I think that is the danger of waiting - the adult teeth can get set into the bone permanently then after you remove the babies they will stay where they are.
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