Brodie's bottom teeth, help

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Brodie Bear

The Furry- Bull-Dozer

Barked: Sat Nov 7, '09 12:05am PST


	Okay so I started brushing all of my dog's teeth over a yr ago. I was always amazed at how Brodie's seemed to look the best. Then a couple of months ago I noticed that his two front bottom teeth that are very crooked were getting plaque/tartar between them. I started trying to get in between them to clean better and started applying petzlife gel regulary....but it doesn't seem to be helping. I mean they look clean for the most part but they are very crooked and appear that one is pushing against the other and sometimes the one that sticks out the furthest seems loose. Well, when he got his annual exam the other day I showed this to the vet. I figured he'd suggest a dental but he didn't I assume since anethesia is more risky for bulldogs. He couldn't get a real close look at it bc Brodie kept moving his head but the vet said the gums looked very red and appeared to be receding, and that he'd probably loose those two teeth eventually. He says it happens sometimes in bulldogs. Is there anything else I can do myself to keep them from falling out? He doesn't chew much at all with those teeth or anything so chew toys and treats don't help. I posted a pic, it's on page 3 and the last pic in his photobook. But u can see how the gums are red and swollen. Edited by author Sat Nov 7, '09 12:13am PST

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Max

Somewhere there- is something I- can eat..

Barked: Sat Nov 7, '09 12:28am PST


	I would continue with the brushing for now... but peridontal disease can lead to a number of other issues. I would be concerned, also. I know it's not that healthy for bulldogs to go under anesthesia, but some things are kind of important, you know? If it really concerns you, get a second opinion. Did your vet offer any suggestions for how to improve his gum health? Maybe wait a bit, but if it gets bad, I'd think it's better to have them cleaned/possibly removed than to wind up with heart disease or some other problem caused by the bad teeth?

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Brodie Bear

The Furry- Bull-Dozer

Barked: Sat Nov 7, '09 1:37am PST


	Yeah I told my husband that he'd feel better if they were pulled! But, my work is slow right now, so I can't afford surgery or a dental at least for now. They don't look that bad in between, so maybe the bad stuff is behind the gums. Did u see the pic? I just wonder if there's a better way to clean between them just incase that is the problem. I have used a dental pic thing to scrape between there, but it's still hard and I am worried about doing that since the one feels a tiny bit loose. The rest of his teeth look great. Edited by author Sat Nov 7, '09 1:41am PST

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Ch. Luke

Luke--- the dog talking

Barked: Sat Nov 7, '09 5:15am PST


	My Frenchie's sometimes loose those bottom teeth at an early age, too. My vet explained to me that it was because there is no opposing pressure on them... this prevents the tissue surrounding the gum from staying strong and healthy and, as a result, the teeth loosen and fall out. The gums will get red and irritated, but it doesn't necessarily mean they have peridontal disease... just weak tissue. Interestingly enough, Luke has not lost any of his teeth and he is 9 now. But, his bite is less undershot than most of my other ones.

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Brodie Bear

The Furry- Bull-Dozer

Barked: Sat Nov 7, '09 10:12am PST


	Oh thanks for explaining that. Yeah his breath is good and the teeth look fine other than redness and swelling under that one loose tooth. I just hope if it comes out that it will come all the way out and not break off bc he's all the time hitting those teeth on our legs and stuff bc of how far his bottom jaw sticks out. And, petzlife doesn't seem to help...and I LOVE that product. It got rid of all of Bama, my doxies plaque buildup. That would certainly explain why the vet didn't mention a dental or tell me that I was not keeping them clean enough! So, the worse the undershot jaw the more likely it is? Is that what u mean by no opposing pressure? Edited by author Sat Nov 7, '09 10:15am PST

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Ch. Luke

Luke--- the dog talking

Barked: Sat Nov 7, '09 4:05pm PST


	Yes, Brodie... you got it. No pressure from the top teeth allows the bottom ones to move around more and also prevents good tight tissue. ALL of my guys fell out completely, no broken off roots. I did "help" a couple by wiggling them a bit. The dog didn't complain. They should be fine!

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Brodie Bear

The Furry- Bull-Dozer

Barked: Sat Nov 7, '09 4:23pm PST


	thanks so much! i pawmailed u.

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Delilah

Jumping the- fence is the- life.

Barked: Sat Nov 7, '09 4:26pm PST


	www.arknaturals.com is a great website there number is 800-926-5100 You can call them or go online to www.arknaturals.com and look on there wesbite. They have a a chew type thing called the Brushless-Toothpaste. The clinically proven ingredients: Stay C 5 - patented ingredient disrupts plaque and tartar formation, slows growth of oral germs and controls foul breath. Glucoxidase - natural enzyme that slows growth of mouth bacteria. Sodium Pyrophosphate - disrupts tartar build-up. Chlorophyll, cinnamon & clove - combats bad breath. Only natural chewable that is not just another good smelling cover-up. NO: Wheat, corn, soy, animal protein, artifical flavorings, colors, sugars or any of the that stuff. So easy to use: 1-2 chews per day. For dogs: OK for cats if they like the taste.

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Brodie Bear

The Furry- Bull-Dozer

Barked: Sat Nov 7, '09 8:34pm PST


	thanks. well, i know for sure that petzlife works bc the vet said Bama would need a dental soon and it got his teeth all clean!

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