Should my dog's carnassial teeth be removed if he shows no pain?

They may fall out on their own, however, they should be removed by your veterinarian to prevent further pain. Ideally, dental x-rays should be done to confirm no remnants of the roots remain. This could lead to infection. Additionally, he is likely very painful and should get some form of prescription pain medication. If your veterinarian is unavailable, consider a visit to the nearest veterinary ER. Antibiotics may also be indicated.

Carnassial teeth have three roots, and unless all three roots are completely rotten and the tooth is only dangling by a piece of gum, I don't see any way you are going to accomplish this at home with no anesthesia, without serious risk to yourself and your dog. They often seem really loose, but require special equipment to extract safely even under anesthesia. Chances are if one tooth has issues, there are others as well and Millie really should have a complete oral exam done under general anesthesia so xrays can be taken of all the teeth, not just the one in question.

Since Sweety has a lot of symptoms ongoing the best next step would be to bring him back into your vet for further examination. Your vet may recommend tests such as bloodwork to check for organ function and overall health and X-rays of the mouth or teeth to see if the remaining teeth are affected and if removing them would be beneficial at all. Finding out more information and narrowing down possible causes is best so that the right treatment can be found to help Sweety feel better.

It should be removed, as it can cause Casper's permanent teeth to move into incorrect positions, resulting in an abnormal bite pattern. It can also lead to abnormal jaw position. I would take him into the vet to have the tooth removed under anesthesia.

It sounds like the tooth you are referring to is the lower left canine when I look at your picture, rather than an incisor. Because it is a canine tooth that is affected, I would recommend that you make an appointment and have your vet take a look. The canine teeth have very large, strong roots and leave large holes when they come out. I am glad that she is still eating, but it sounds like you do need to get her in. Even if she needs to have it extracted under anesthesia, this is a better option than opening her up to a potential infection, which could be very serious if it were to involve the bone of the lower jaw (mandible). There are also other changes your vet can look for that may have caused the tooth to become loose in the first place, such as a tumor of some kind in her mouth. Good luck with her, I hope this information is helpful for you!

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. It is possible that if these teeth were left in that they would affect the surrounding teeth, which is why it would be important to have them removed. If the teeth are left in, they will likely continue resorbing but they can become quite painful if not addressed. I would recommend having these teeth addressed sooner rather than later. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Hello, thank you for your question about Toby. Based on the photos that you have provided I would be concerned that Toby may need to have this tooth removed. A large portion of the tooth is visible, suggestive of recession of the gum (which is common with severe dental disease). I would also be slightly concerned that the gum may be lifted away from the tooth leading to food/bacteria build up under the gum line. To evaluate fully if this tooth should be removed a veterinarian would need to perform an oral examination. They can then discuss if an additional dental procedure is needed. Hope this helps, good luck!