How to Tell If Rotten Dog Teeth Are Falling Out
Outside of a tooth or piece of tooth falling into your hand, sometimes it might be a little hard to tell if your dog has lost teeth. Often, a dog will bleed from the mouth into its water bowl. Also, you might be able to see where a tooth has fallen out of: Check for those inflamed gums in one part of the mouth. Also, if the dog has a severe tooth abscess, a piece of the tooth may have cracked off.
A dogs teeth falling out typically happens for two reasons: trauma to the area or periodontitis. Plaque buildup eventually leads to swollen gums (gingivitis) and then later lead to periodontitis, where the gums will pull away from the teeth, exposing them to bacteria and later tooth loss and decay. If you see signs of gingivitis, its time to bring your dog in.
Intrinsic Discoloration: Pink, Purple, Blue, Gray, or Black Teeth
The other type of tooth discoloration is Intrinsic. This type of discoloration occurs inside the tooth, and is caused by an internal health issue. Some of the causes of intrinsic discoloration include:
Signs of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Discoloration
Intrinsic staining of a tooth is an indication that the pulp tissue inside the tooth has died. Dead pulp tissue will most often lead to a painful inflammatory response deep in the bone surrounding the end of the root of a tooth. Sadly, most pets with dead teeth do not show outward signs of pain even though they are dealing with a significant amount of discomfort. Pets do a very good job of hiding pain in general, particularly dental pain.
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Healthy teeth and gums are crucial to your dog’s overall happiness, whether they are playing tug of war or chewing on treats. A great way to keep your dog’s teeth healthy and avoid dental disease is to establish a daily oral care regime care against a build-up of plaque and tartar on dog’s teeth.