Lance Canines

Tabitha

Tabitha

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As some of you know Ida has Lance Canines. She can't pick things up as easily as other dogs and her teeth are getting difficult to clean. It's the top ones that are lanced but the others are suffering from it too. Her bottom K9s are now pointed out (away from her mouth). I can't afford to do anything about it right now but I still wanted to get your opinions.

This is an older picture taken about a week after her top milk k9s came out when she was 8 months old. But the only thing that has chaged from then and today is they aren't as white anymore (like I said, it's not very easy to keep them clean).:(
http://s1345.photobucket.com/user/tabshelties/media/Health/photo16_zpsdd7239ca.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0
 
Internette said:
I dont know much about dogs teeth but I have to say they are pretty white.
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Remember, this picture was taken when her adult teeth were still new. They are still pretty white today, but I can't get them as clean as before. She doesn't like her teeth being brushed so I give her things to chew on that will keep the tarter down. I'm not sure how well it's working though. I'm just wondering if it would be a good idea to get them straightened now instead of waiting until she has dental problems when she's older. After comparing her today to the pic I posted I will admit that the canines are getting bigger. Not sure if that's a good thing or not.
 
Honestly I've never been able to keep their teeth white, even with regular brushing. The only thing I find really helps their teeth is regular meaty bones (lamb shanks in particular). I vet told be once that long nosed dogs have more difficulty with keeping their front teeth clean because there's less saliva around those teeth.

If you're planning on getting them corrected it's worth looking into it before they fix into her jaw. Of course, depends on the cost - I know a few people have had the canines completely removed instead.
 
Angus has lanced canines on the top as well, but he went to surgery when they first came in, around 6 months. They removed his front incisors on both side to make room for the top canines to come in straight and not affect the lower canines (to avoid the pointing out of the bottom canines like you said was happening). His have stayed very nice and straight now, and he has a good bite otherwise....a great tug of war player now!

Saying that, all my crew loves their teeth being brushed, so I would really work on getting her to like that more. Change toothpaste flavors, let them chew to start with, etc.....mine love the natural Petrodex that is peanut butter flavored. They do not like the beef or vanilla or mint flavors. Chicken flavor is okay, but not their favorite. Actually the teeth brushing has become a reward now for the other grooming prior to teeth (i.e toenails, brushing, etc....).
 
My Sheltie also had lance canines. His teeth looked similar to your photo. His top teeth was pushed forward and the bottom was pushed out. My dog's top teeth were getting very dirty. I was using dental picks to clean between the teeth. Also, due to the bottom teeth being pushed out, it was causing his lips to be pushed up.

I was referred to dental specialist from my vet. They gave me three option to treat the issue.

1) Shorten upper teeth (ext cost $1300-$1580)
2) Extraction (ext cost $1280-$1620)
3) Orthodontic (ext cost $2000-$2070)

These quotes are from 2010. I chose option 3. His top teeth was pull back and the bottom was pushed in.
 
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