Skye2 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 My bulldogs two front incisors have not fallen out but the adult teeth have come through in front of them. He is 4 and a half months old. They don't seem loose at all. Maybe because the teeth have come up in front they won't push out the baby teeth. Do you think I will need to get them taken out or just wait for a bit longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 If the adult teeth are more then half way through and the puppy teeth are not even wobbling, then I would be getting the vet to have a look at them in the next week or 2. But keep checking and having a wiggle of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle proud Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 This has happened with one tooth of midnights. Ive talked to the vet and she will need to go under to get it removed. If your dog has not been desexed they often do it at the same time. Unfortunately as Midnight has already been desexed it will just be a general anaesthetic for one baby tooth. The vet said the same thing becks said about if the new tooth is more than half as long as the old tooth it is unlikely it will move itself and if you try to remove it yourself you can cause nerve damage. We were told if we left it as is it would start to cause the teeth on the other side to decay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Time Puppy Owner Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I would try feeding a couple of frozen brisket bones or chicken frames over the next week - if no change then go to the vet! The bones worked a treat for one of the Golden Retriever people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle proud Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I would try feeding a couple of frozen brisket bones or chicken frames over the next week - if no change then go to the vet! The bones worked a treat for one of the Golden Retriever people! How old was the dog?? Just wondering if I could try this with midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Time Puppy Owner Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I would try feeding a couple of frozen brisket bones or chicken frames over the next week - if no change then go to the vet! The bones worked a treat for one of the Golden Retriever people! How old was the dog?? Just wondering if I could try this with midnight. I think she was five mths - see Lindyx was looking after Maddie at the time for Addicted2Goldens while they were in the states and Lindyx started stressing out about the tooth not falling out and the adult tooth groing in front of it and was thinking 'holy crap I might have to take her to the vet', but all the breeders on the thread said to try frozen bones and hey presto the tooth was out within 3 days and Lindyx was so relieved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle proud Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I would try feeding a couple of frozen brisket bones or chicken frames over the next week - if no change then go to the vet! The bones worked a treat for one of the Golden Retriever people! How old was the dog?? Just wondering if I could try this with midnight. I think she was five mths - see Lindyx was looking after Maddie at the time for Addicted2Goldens while they were in the states and Lindyx started stressing out about the tooth not falling out and the adult tooth groing in front of it and was thinking 'holy crap I might have to take her to the vet', but all the breeders on the thread said to try frozen bones and hey presto the tooth was out within 3 days and Lindyx was so relieved Hey thanks, Midnight's tooth is the same length as the adult tooth and feels pretty firm in there but i'll give it a go. A few dollars for some bones sure beats $300 Thanks, sorry to the OP for slight highjack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Time Puppy Owner Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 That's it - I mean it may not always work but worth a shot before putting them under general anaesthic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Leave them. If your dog has to go under General Anasthetic for some reason in the future and they are still there they they can be removed if they are causing problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I wouldn't leave them as they can upset the alignement of the teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Is this a show dog we are talking about? I wouldn't leave them as they can upset the alignement of the teeth. The dog is only 4 and a half months old wouldn't you at least give them another few months to fall out instead of putting a small pup under GA? Brachy breeds teeth are all over the place usaully anyway and I would say most will have to have at least one dental in their lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skye2 Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 Yes we did our first show yesterday ever for me and him. I asked a few people at the show and got mixed answers. I have booked him in for Tuesday. He always has meaty bones and different chew things but they are in hard as well as a canine on the side. The new teeth are taller than the baby teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Is this a show dog we are talking about?I wouldn't leave them as they can upset the alignement of the teeth. The dog is only 4 and a half months old wouldn't you at least give them another few months to fall out instead of putting a small pup under GA? Brachy breeds teeth are all over the place usaully anyway and I would say most will have to have at least one dental in their lives. No because the longer you leave them, the more likely you would need more drastic measures to fix the teeth alignment afterwards. This isn't just about having straight teeth, sometimes the adult teeth can grow out at an angle in into the dogs lip or roof of the mouth - that will require more fixing then just a very quick anaesthetic/sedation to remove a tooth. I know a pet puppy at the moment who has a brace fitted to correct his teeth after having a puppy tooth removed to late. This has been done under a specialist in dental care for dogs and has been very pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skye2 Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 I went to the vet today and the teeth were removed. I am glad I went because they were not baby teeth but extra adult teeth in the very front and the canines on the side were infected. His tonsils were enlarged as well as glands most likely due to the infection. He said his alignment of teeth is otherwise exceptionally good for a bulldog. So I am glad I did this now and like people say not leave it until there was more of a problem down the track. When I spoke to other bulldog people I got a mixed response about removing them but of course with the vet checking him he was able to get a really good look and find out what was going on. Thanks for all your replies hope this will help others in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I'm glad to hear he's on the mend now and hopefully that is the last of his teething dramas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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