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Overbite? 1 Attachment(s) Hey everyone. My little boy who is just 8 weeks seems to have an overbite/hairlip. We took him to the vets for his first vaccination and check up, and the vet noticed that he had a small overbite but didn't give us much information on whether or not it will affect him in later life. I've attached a photo of his mouth while he was asleep. I don't think his mouth actually fully closes either. The breeder didn't inform us that he had a little mouth problem when we got him, she just seemed to want the money. I was a bit wary about it, but I couldn't refuse his little puppy eyes looking at me, I had to take him home. I know I've made the right decision to get him, but I'm worried that he'll have health troubles due to his mouth. What do you guys think? Amy x |
Hi Amy, It does look like your baby has a larger upper lip and the "crease" is pronounced, but it isn't completely open to the mouth like a hairlip/cleft palate would be. Did the vet look at the roof of his mouth? Is it closed and normal looking? I don't think an overbite would affect health. Things can change too when he loses his baby teeth and his adult teeth grow in. I wouldn't worry unless he appears to have difficulty eating and swallowing. |
Thanks! The vet checked his mouth and it's all normal apart from the overbite and lip, although she didn't mention his lip- that was just me! I hope that it doesn't falter him in later life. He eats fine now with no difficulty and no mess. Hopefully once his adult teeth come through he will still be ok |
Have you thought about contacting your breeder to try to get some $ back? I don't know if this is really the right thing to do. Others here will have some input, I'm sure. His mouth is really cute!! |
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My Teddy sleeps with his mouth slightly open and the only side effect is he has dry mouth when he wakes up. :) |
My Razael has a serious overbite. She's 8 years old and has not had any problems related to that. She does snore, but don't know if it's because of the overbite. |
Thanks everyone. I feel reassured now! :) |
2 Attachment(s) I guess I've aged my baby. She just turned 7 January 16th. Anyway here is a picture of her overbite............hopefully anyway........especially since I'm still fighting with windows 8 and even had to install Outlook 2013. :rolleyes: |
1 Attachment(s) This one shows better I think............ |
He will be just fine. Many have overbites or underbites. It doesn't affect their health unless they have other dental or mouth problems as the incisors aren't really used a whole lot, they are the first teeth you see go when they get old. My Lillie has a severe underbite. It looks like she is smiling all the time. It doesn't cause her any problems though. Unless you got them under a show contract, underbites and overbites are not covered in health guarantees as bites go bad all the time and they don't pose any health problems. |
Our guy has an overbite too - it just adds character! No problems. |
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