Dog broken tooth! How a Vet fixes teeth.

Hi Everyone!

My name is Dan, and I am a veterinarian. Today I am talking about broken or fractured teeth in the dog or cat. Broken, fractured, and chipped teeth is a really common problem for dogs and cats, and it does need veterinary attention.

When a vet is fixing a broken tooth, they will approach it one of two ways. First if your general practitioner vet is fixing the problem they will remove or extract the tooth. This is because, the tooth hurts and it can get infected when it is fractured. By removing the tooth, the veterinarian is removing the pain and possible site of infection. Most dogs do great even missing a tooth or a few teeth.

If you would like to see a veterinary dentist, they can complete a root canal and then crown your dog's tooth. This is a specialist procedure, and it can be quite expensive.

Immediate Veterinary Attention:
Contact your veterinarian immediately to schedule an appointment.
Broken teeth can be painful for your dog, and prompt veterinary care can help alleviate their discomfort.

Avoidance of Chewing Hard Objects:
Remove any hard toys or objects that could contribute to further damage to your dog's teeth.

Inspect the Mouth:
Gently inspect your dog's mouth to see if there are any obvious signs of injury, bleeding, or infection.

Pain Management:
Your vet may prescribe pain medication to help manage your dog's discomfort.

Dental Examination:
Your veterinarian may conduct a thorough dental examination, which might include X-rays to assess the extent of the damage.

Dental Treatment:
Treatment options may include extracting, root canal and a crown.

Preventive Dental Care:
After addressing the immediate issue, work with your veterinarian to establish a preventive dental care plan. This may involve regular dental check-ups, teeth cleaning, and appropriate chew toys.

[jormond]

My 8 year old huntaway was at the vet yesterday and the vet said he had a broken K9 tooth that would cause problems in the not far away future. $900 to extract broken tooth. That's in new Zealand where just about everything costs an arm and a leg.

[jdpazmino]

Thanks for the info Dan. Subscribed. My terrier mix has a slab fracture on her molar, I noticed it while brushing her teeth, saw the crack, and when I touched it the slab moved with the gum it’s attached to. Doesn’t look good, but I’m pretty sure it’s not causing pain. She doesn’t react when I touch it and had no trouble eating. Unfortunately I don’t have the kind of money to pay for a specialist right now. Sounds like the more affordable option is to remove it?

[Allan_Al]

Hi doc, my German shepherd dog broke a very tiny bit of his 2 canines, barely noticeable and no hole is visible and he still does bite work……..is it safe?

[plandis]

Hi Dan, thank you for this. My 2 year old Portuguese water dog cracked her molar the other day exactly how you described it, longitudinal. Went to a vet and they said they may not have to remove it and if the cracked piece falls out she should be alright. I don’t know how comfortable I am with that diagnosis. How long would you say I have to decide before it gets too bad?

[chicagoPTer]

LOL, I'm paying $1500 to get one of the smallest incisor's removed on Monday for my boy! I actually have been super stressed out about having to remove a tooth(it got shattered some how. I really have no idea) from him but again, it's just a small incisor. And it'll just make him look tougher lol!

[Tanner]

Spay and neuter clinics do teeth. I just a tooth pulled for 200$