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How important is a dental... Do you want to know just how important a dental exam & x-rays are for these little ones? I just got a call from my vet to tell me that when she went in to remove one baby tooth and clean the rest --- she found 3 out of 4 molars that were abcessing!!! :eek: Yep, we had NO idea. We brush his teeth, give him kibble, not too many treats and those are only natural items such as flossies. (except a few Pupperoni's) Wow - I am just blown away! She's going to show me the x-rays and she saved the teeth so I'll see them when I pick him up. But WOW... I have no idea how much this will cost. The original extimate was $360 but it doesn't matter - my poor baby boy wasn't feeling well and I didn't even know it! :cry: |
Yup. :( Unfortunely, it is just so common. Even when one breaks off, the root being left can cause problems. And I have no idea why some vets are okay doing in-depth dentals with xrays. There is no other way to see under the gumline. |
Ugh. That's crazy! I'm sorry about your baby but at least you know now! Feel better!!! |
Wow! I was just told that Roxie needs a dental, and she will have it done in October; I hope everything goes well, and sorry your baby wasnt feeling well. |
I'm so glad that I signed the "go ahead" line on the estimate before I left. I was home but I wouldn't have wanted her to have to take the time out to call me while he's under. Thank You for the well wishes. He'll certainly get all the love and attention he needs when he gets home but I'm just feeling so bad about not knowing. Wow! Yes Ellie May, I found a vet whom I trust and I'm so happy that we have. I just hope she doesn't move :eek: (as people tend to do that here). Oh forgot to mention that Max is only 3yrs old. Wow! I still can't get over it. |
They hide pain quite well, and yes, dental is very Important for their tiny teeth. Max got a cleaning every other year, but if we get another Yorkie, she will get one every year. Max really had no problems but at 13, she had to have 4 front teeth pulled that were loose, and have her 2 canines tightened at the gum....with stirches. Carlo, never has had a cleaning, hardly any tarter, good gums, and Vet says not necessary. Maybe because he can thew thru Steel. Glad you had it done, and that he will soon be feeling great. Max was quiet the first day, and the next day back to normal, just gave her soft food for about 4 days. |
It depends on the dog - Barney is 10 and has never had a dental. Daisy also 10 has to have a dental soon for a broken tooth and she's going to a dentist not my regular vet since she's high risk. Her exam went well and she has little plaque and no gum recession or periodontal disease. This has been due to alot of home care. Both have eaten only soft home cooked foods with some kibble at times and plenty of crunchy veggies. I don't know why but I've had really good luck with teeth - Teddy is 22 mos and his teeth are also very good with no plaque or stains. Maybe it's the home cooked food. I'm glad your baby is going to feel better soon :) |
teeth First of all, I'm sorry to hear about your dog's teeth, that's terrible. I know some dog's teeth are better than others. We ourselves are guilty of not brushing their teeth as often as we should because they make a big fuss and struggle like scalded cats. We give our babies bully sticks, denta-stix, chicken jerky, top-quality dry food. Even so, ours are almost two years old and have some tartar build-up. We had their teeth cleaned when we had them spayed at a year old, plus some baby teeth pulled. Tooth decay is a major source of infection. But I wonder: what are the possible long-term detrimental effects of putting a 6 lb. dog under anesthesia once a year ? Has anyone here done this ? Is it safe ? Pardon me while I go brush my babies' teeth........ |
teeth again Just got done brushing Coco & Gracie's teeth. I held them while the wife brushed. ;) They were pretty good. Plus I don't think they'll stay mad at me for very long. :D I think when you set a routine, there's not as much drama. We have pledged to brush at least once a week. I think most folks know Yorkies can (and often do) have tooth problems. I read somewhere that since they are small in size, their sweet little mouths don't produce very much saliva, and this contributes to the problem (bacteria and all that). So, we use the Colgate Wisps (popped the little "ball" out) read that tip on this site, by the way, and some good doggie toothpaste. Get those molars especially well. My wife will massage their gums a lot of times too, while playing with them, loving on them, etc. Thank you so much cj125 for this reminder !!! It is so very important, an ounce of prevention... :aimeeyork |
Two of mine are getting dentals done this coming Tuesday. Actually, Ben is also getting neutered at the same time. I will be on pins and needles all day! Glad they found your little one's problem teeth and are getting them taken care of. |
I had yearly dentals on my three Yorkies. My very little one sometimes needed it done twice a year. Unless preventative home care is able to take care of plaque and tarter, I think yearly dentals help to keep them healthy. Our last little girl, Ashley, passed away in June just a month before she would have been seventeen. I think the dentals were one of the reasons why we were able to keep her healthy for so long. We had to stop her yearly dentals when she was ten, since she had an enlarged heart and her doctor didn't want her to have anesthesia unless it was absolutely necessary. She had an infection twice, so we had them done due to necessity. Ashley had no problems with the anesthesia, even at the age of sixteen. Her doctor was very hesitant to do her last dental because of her heart, and we had to wait until he was reasonably sure she would come through the surgery. We understood the risks, but we couldn't bear to think of her suffering from tooth pain. We were also certain that it was also causing her anxiety. She acted so much better after the dental and without the infected tooth, and we are so glad that we made that decision. I have heard that Leba III is a good preventative treatment, but I haven't tried it. |
I took my little Holly who was a 5 lbs Maltese in every year for dental cleaning and she would still lose teeth but she lived to be 16. I just read about a product that coats the teeth that helps prevent tartar called ORAVET here is what it says on their web site While other products may remove plaque and tartar, OraVet is the first plaque prevention system. It significantly reduces plaque and tartar formation by creating an invisible barrier that helps prevent bacteria from attaching to your pet's teeth. This breakthrough approach to oral healthcare begins in the clinic when your veterinarian applies the OraVet Barrier Sealant after your pet's dental cleaning. It continues at home when you apply the OraVet Plaque Prevention Gel weekly to your pet's teeth and gum line. This system helps reduce plaque and calculus formation on your pet's teeth between dental cleanings |
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That sounds interesting I wonder if it really works. Has anyone tried it? I've been using Liba III on mine for about 6 months now and see some improvement on the older ones but it isn't working too well on Lily and the vet said to go back to brushing (your not suppose to use anything else in their mouths if your using the Liba III). She always has a sour smell to her beard and he thinks its might be due to whats going on in her mouth. So I went back to brushing but I'm up for any suggestions on products that might help. Thanks |
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