Should I be concerned about my dog's crowded teeth and dental health?

What you are describing is actually retained baby teeth in the front and adult teeth that erupted behind these that did not succesffuly push out the baby teeth. Retained deciduous teeth aren't necessarily a serious matter initially, but over time they cause debris and foodstuffs to trap in between the overcrowded area and this causes advanced dental disease and bacteria problems later on for your pet. It is always advised and recommended to remove the retained baby teeth in the near future to avoid these complications, and this is often best done during another surgical procedure such as during a spay or neuter, because the retained baby teeth will require the pet to be under general anesthesia in order to be done safely and efficiently. In the meantime I would encourage you to brush your puppy's teeth daily to help remove foodstuffs from becoming entrapped.

She definitely has some wear on those teeth - often that particular pattern is caused by chewing tennis balls a lot or being really itchy and chewing at the skin a lot. The only way to know if the teeth are healthy is a dental x-ray and exam under anesthesia, so I can't say for sure if it's an issue or not. With a dental x-ray, her vet can look at the tooth roots and also make sure the gingiva is healthy. This is definitely not an emergency, but I would recommend bringing it up at her next appointment.

What you read is TYPICALLY true- but I have seen exceptions- mostly in very severe dental disease, patients with suppressed immune systems, and patients with very crowded teeth. However, based on Teddy’s listed breed, age, and size, I’m guessing he doesn’t fall into those categories. I don’t think it’s likely an urgent matter, but do bring it up to your vet the next time you go.

I honestly would try to wait and see on this one. There is a chance this won't pose any major concerns for Bear, especially if you are diligent with brushing his teeth and getting him regular dental cleanings. Even though the teeth can dig into the bottom jaw quite a bit, Bear may compensate for this himself and not cause any injuries here. I hope that this helps you in your decision making moving forward. Best wishes and take care.

Trusty is listed as 4 months old, and in the photo that tooth does look like a baby tooth. These baby teeth often fracture like that then fall out; the root will resorb and the adult toot will grow in. As long as he is eating normally and doesn't seem painful, you don't need to be concerned at this point. It will probably fall out on its own without complication in the next few days. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Hello. This is absolutely not serious & you do not need to take Chewy to the veterinarian yet. At some time down the road, he may need to have professional teeth cleaning, but if you can start brushing his teeth, you may be able to put this off for years. Check with your nearest pet store for the appropriate products including a pet-friendly toothpaste ( never use human products ), & the various brushes & applicators you can use to keep his teeth shiny & bright. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Dental cleanings are very important as bacteria in the mouth can lead to many other problems in the body. At 12 years of age, Burt is not too old to have a dental cleaning and being a Dachshund, I would certainly recommend having his teeth cleaned before there are any problems. If you keep up with preventative cleanings, Burt will be under anesthesia less time since there will be less tartar buildup. If you wait and do not have any cleanings done, the dental disease worsens and he may require more extractions leading to more time under anesthesia. It is more beneficial and safer to have him in for multiple preventative dental cleanings to avoid being under anesthesia for long periods of time. My dachshund, when he was still alive, had dental cleanings up until he was 17 years old. He lived to be 20 years old but he was on oral antibiotics for dental disease for the last 3 years and was unable to undergo dental cleanings due to other diseases he was dealing with. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.