Teeth
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deerstalker.308
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It’s the milk tooth, will drop out, fear not
deerstalker.308
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This young fox was half way through replacing milk teeth when it met its maker....
Can you take a front-on view please?
Retained deciduous teeth are occasionally a problem as they can affect the direction in which the main canines grow, pushing them eg forwards and inwards. If this is mild and doesn't cause the adult tooth to rub other teeth or dig into the gum, then it should be fine. A further problem is that the gap is a trap for food and then gum disease. There is already some inflammation there. As they should be gone at 6 months, I'd probably for taking it out. But I'd need to see it to be sure...
Post lockdown trip to the vets!
Retained deciduous teeth are occasionally a problem as they can affect the direction in which the main canines grow, pushing them eg forwards and inwards. If this is mild and doesn't cause the adult tooth to rub other teeth or dig into the gum, then it should be fine. A further problem is that the gap is a trap for food and then gum disease. There is already some inflammation there. As they should be gone at 6 months, I'd probably for taking it out. But I'd need to see it to be sure...
Post lockdown trip to the vets!
Thanks, I will post a front on view ASAP.
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Thanks, the pup looks really happy to co-operate. It looks fairly straight so I suspect your only issue is food trapping. It may just fall out and the old approach was a couple of hard chews. However, Iv'e seen enough of these with decent roots that end up having a long term impact on the other teeth, so I'll still say check it out.
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