The permanent teeth are generally formed in utero or when the puppy is a newborn. That being said, the canines are the largest teeth and are formed earlier than the others which is why we both have dogs with this enamel deficiency on the canines. You are doing the right thing. Anything to keep the teeth clean helps, including a good dry dog food. Also, since it is only on a small portion of the tooth it may look lighter now that the tooth is fully erupted. Unfortunately for my baby, the canine is so de-calcified it has deep grooves in it so I am vigilant about keeping his teeth clean. |