Once the signs of swelling and drainage occur the chances of successful treatment are reduced because of the extreme amount of damage done to the internal structures supporting the tooth. The best recommendation is to have any broken tooth in an animal immediately cared for by a veterinarian trained in advanced dentistry. Root canal therapy is very successful in companion animals and many teeth that would have been extracted are now saved. Some malocclusions are of little consequence to an animal and do not require treatment. This would include teeth that are slightly rotated or misplaced.
Some malocclusions are painful and do require treatment.
Retained baby teeth will cause the permanent tooth to erupt in an abnormal position. The best recommendation is to have any baby teeth that are being retained removed as soon as possible. Oral Trauma Oral trauma usually results from the animal being injured by another animal, being hit by a car, or falling from a high place. Pain is obvious and immediate care is essential. The types of injuries range from broken jaws to displaced teeth.