Does this look like a retained puppy tooth?

Yes, the tooth will be extracted asap. But I am wondering if it's a retained puppy tooth ?





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Does this look like a retained puppy tooth?
No, it isn't a retained/deciduous tooth. Deciduous teeth share the same root area as the adult tooth. Thus, when the adult tooth comes in, there is no gap of gum between the adult tooth and the baby tooth. That is why it is so important to surgically remove retained baby teeth because it skews the position of the adult tooth. Your dog's premolars (that's what they are), however, are distinct from one another. Example of retained canines:


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Plus, retained baby teeth occur most frequently in toy dogs dealing with their canines. I've yet to see retained pre/molars..
Reply:I dont know but my dog really needs to get those taken out.
Reply:Hard to know from a picture...I'd have to count the teeth out and see if this one is out of place, or compare it to the other side.





Retaining teeth is genetic, not something anybody did or did not do. Common occurence in toy poodles, chihuahuas, pomeranians, and Yorkies. Having the teeth checked when spaying/neutering these breeds is a good idea-that way, if there are any retained teeth, they can be removed while the dog is out anyway, before they cause a problem. That was an opportunity you didn't get, I know. Glad he's in a good home now.
Reply:Not sure. I had a dog who's retained puppy teeth were on top and pointing the opposite direction...
Reply:hmmmmm........maybe ask the vet.
Reply:It does not look like a retained milk (puppy) tooth thou, i've raise 7 new born pups myself, 1 of my pup had a retained milk tooth and when the adult tooth grow out, it sort of grow with the retain tooth side by side, in the end i had to bring her to a vet to remove the milk tooth. The photo you shown, your pup's gum look kinda sore, its best to bring him/her to vet for a professional consulation. Better be safe than sorry.



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