Tooth Problem

[rooney turbo dog]

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was looking at roo's teeth this aft' and noticed that the end of one his k9's has turned a pinky purple colour........dont have a clue what he's done..his mouth is in good cond'........hope it doesnt go bad...has anyone had this problem?......there are no cracks on it either.....bloody crufts next week too........if it falls out can i still show him?..........or will the judges see badly of it............any help is much greatful........

 

[aslan]

I would guess there's been a trauma to the tooth somehow - pulling at wire, bumped it on something - there doesn't have to be a crack or a chip for damage to be done to the nerve. This pinky colour looks like it is the beginning of the whole tooth discolouring as the nerve is no longer serving the tooth. If left unattended the tooth will go 'bad' and brown and fall out. You can have root canal done - which is very expensive but it will help to keep the tooth in his head and I believe the earlier you get it done the less loss of colour there will be. Root canal is not cosmetic - it is only saving the tooth not changing its appearance - so you are not breaking any rules by having it done.

If I were you I would get him to a dental specialist quick smart to see exactly what is happening there.

 

[Millie]

My sisters Whippet has a tooth like this. She never found out how he did it but it has never caused him any problems either