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Britster · 03-02-2017, 12:45 PM

That's a tough one! I know what you mean but not wanting to do anything unnecessarily!

Jackson had to go to a vet dentist. I think he was around 3 years old. He had a slight overbite and his bottom canine tooth was poking in the roof of his mouth. It was bothering him, every morning he would open and shut his mouth because it was obviously starting to hurt.

So I spent around $1300 for a vital pulpotomy (I think it was called) which they basically just shaved down the tooth so it was no longer poking him and filled it. I did not want to pull such a large important tooth since it was healthy otherwise and it also could have impacted movement of other teeth in the future....

We got treated wonderfully. I knew he was in good hands. Our first consult there were 3 vets in the room- all ready to help and aid with the case.... I felt 100% confident leaving him there. I've learned if you want peace of mind & the best care, sometimes it's worth paying a little more to go to a specialist.

Also, like you, I took Jackson to a neuter clinic to get neutered where they also pulled baby teeth. And I think they may have messed up and that's why there was some weird misalignment happening as he aged and his teeth grew in more....

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Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	That's a tough one! I know what you mean but not wanting to do anything unnecessarily! Jackson had to go to a vet dentist. I think he was around 3 years old. He had a slight overbite and his bottom canine tooth was poking in the roof of his mouth. It was bothering him, every morning he would open and shut his mouth because it was obviously starting to hurt. So I spent around $1300 for a vital pulpotomy (I think it was called) which they basically just shaved down the tooth so it was no longer poking him and filled it. I did not want to pull such a large important tooth since it was healthy otherwise and it also could have impacted movement of other teeth in the future.... We got treated wonderfully. I knew he was in good hands. Our first consult there were 3 vets in the room- all ready to help and aid with the case.... I felt 100% confident leaving him there. I've learned if you want peace of mind & the best care, sometimes it's worth paying a little more to go to a specialist. Also, like you, I took Jackson to a neuter clinic to get neutered where they also pulled baby teeth. And I think they may have messed up and that's why there was some weird misalignment happening as he aged and his teeth grew in more.... __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier Last edited by Britster; 03-02-2017 at 12:47 PM.