A professional dental cleaning will remove plaque, stain and tartar encrusted above and below the gumline, restoring your dog's teeth to a clean and polished condition, and removing the bacteria that can cause gum disease. Stop string play until your veterinarian can check the problem. If the string catches around a loose tooth, the pulling pressure could remove the tooth. In both cases, immediate veterinary care is indicated. Q. My dog shows a ridge-like wear on its canine teeth.
Wear patterns show up from repeated chewing.
Dogs that are left alone in backyards may chew on fences because they are bored, scared, frustrated or for other reasons. The best solution is to keep the dog and the fence away from each other. My cat broke off a tooth. Your family veterinarian can provide a referral to a veterinary dental specialist, when it is appropriate. Orthodontics work can vary from limited work on a few teeth to a full set of braces.