bullmastiff 615 Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Roo's broken a Canine and although it's not bothering him will it in the future? I can't see if it's through to the Nerve but I'm guessing it is? I don't want it rotting out and causing a gum infection. Do I need to get it taken out or leave it for now? Cheers Luke. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,174 Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Leave it as it is. Dogs do break teeth and I've had dogs into old age with a broken tooth that's never caused them any problem. Just watch out for it going black or green looking. A canine tooth has a mega long root which is embedded deep into the jaw bone so taking it out is a major and delicate operation and to be avoided if possible. Just keep an eye on it: it might go a bit brownish but as long as its not actually rotting or infected there should be no problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bullmastiff 615 Posted July 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Smashing, thank you skycat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hopelander 0 Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 my old bedlingtonxwhippet smashed three of his in 1997 and they are all still there and hes 15 1/2 years old now,he still chews the odd bone and seems ok,so i would just keep half an eye on it,good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hopelander 0 Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 my old bedlingtonxwhippet smashed three of his in 1997 and they are all still there and hes 15 1/2 years old now,he still chews the odd bone and seems ok,so i would just keep half an eye on it,good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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