Broken tooth. Again...

[skKi]

So Pit broke a canine tooth pretty well and I'm wondering if anyone has treatment experience. It just so happens that every time something goes wrong, I have to wait way too long before seeing a vet (closed until Tuesday), so I thought why not ask you guys until I can actually see someone...

Last time he had a slab fracture on his molar that we left to heal up by itself. No infection, it browned up and is holding on just fine. This time a big hunk of his canine tooth got lopped off and it looks like the inside is exposed and there are sharp edges of enamel surrounding it.

Is it common practice to file those enamel edges and seal the dentin somehow? Or do people typically leave this kind of thing to deal with itself?

Photos of the Popo's misery for your examination:

2 by sk Ki, on Flickr

1 by sk Ki, on Flickr

 

[AdrianneIsabel]

Arnold has broken to the gum 3 of his 4 canines, both my vets have opt'd against any treatment because canine tooth extraction is a painful and serious ordeal. It will depend on if the tooth effects his playing, eating and if you see any pulp/rot at the core.

 

[Aleron]

Arnold has broken to the gum 3 of his 4 canines, both my vets have opt'd against any treatment because canine tooth extraction is a painful and serious ordeal. It will depend on if the tooth effects his playing, eating and if you see any pulp/rot at the core.

I agree with this. Modern thinking on broken teeth, especially k9s seems to be that if they don't cause the dog problems it is better to leave them. The roots of the canine teeth are really long and there is risk of complications when they are yanked out.

 

[skKi]

I wouldn't dream of taking it out unless there's absolutely no other way, so no worries on that front. I was just curious if anyone has heard of smoothing the enamel or sealing the open dentin/pulp to prevent infections etc..? It just seems so raw and sharp and looks uncomfortable.

 

[Saeleofu]

Usually a tooth like that is capped. It looks pretty sharp - I'd imagine it would cut his tongue and/or gums if it was just left as is. No need for an extraction, though. most of the time.

 

[alansteve777]

"Arnold has broken to the gum 3 of his 4 canines, both my vets have opt'd against any treatment because canine tooth extraction is a painful and serious ordeal. It will depend on if the tooth effects his playing, eating and if you see any pulp/rot at the core."

Yeah.. I agree with this.

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