May 5, 2023

How to help puppy teeth fall out

As a general rule, all of a puppy’s milk teeth should fall out and change to permanent teeth by 6 months of age. If your puppy is 7 months old or more, but his teeth haven’t changed, that could be a problem.

When should you help your puppy’s teeth fall out? What can you do at home? We’ll discuss these and other important questions next.

Contents

Is it normal if a puppy’s baby teeth don’t fall out?
Causes for concern
Do Puppies baby teeth need to be pulled?
Best ways to help puppy’s teeth fall out
Home remedies for teething puppies
Conclusions
FAQ

Is it normal if a puppy’s baby teeth don’t fall out?

If you notice that your puppy’s teeth have started to erupt, but his milk teeth haven’t fallen out yet, don’t rush to do anything. Perhaps, they’ll fall out on their own in a few days.

Some baby teeth will fall out while the new teeth are halfway through their lifespan, and you may see two sets of teeth in your puppy mouth.

Double sets of teeth and retained baby teeth are usually found in small and dwarf breeds. In most cases, problems occur with incisors and canines.

You can watch this short video in which a veterinarian explains what retained baby teeth are:

What should you do? You can wait a month and try to help your puppy’s teeth fall out naturally. I’ll tell you more about that next. However, a vet consultation is a good idea. The vet can determine if the new teeth are developing properly and if there is cause for alarm.

Here are stories from some dog owners from Reddit who have experienced something similar:

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Causes for concern

If your puppy is over 7-8 months old and his milk teeth haven’t fallen out, it could indicate a pathology. Usually, the roots of the baby teeth resorb, and they fall out on their own. But sometimes the root is retained, and the tooth doesn’t fall out in time. So new teeth are unable to grow properly.

How can you tell if your puppy has a teething problem? You may notice that the gum is swollen and red on visual inspection. The teeth are also clearly growing crooked and out of place.

And here’s what double canines look like:

❗️Pay attention to symptoms such as bleeding and bad breath. Also, watch your puppy when he eats. If he can't chew but spits out food, this indicates discomfort or pain in the animal.

In neglected cases, baby teeth can cause several problems:

👉displacement of teeth and the formation of a malocclusion bite;
👉toothache;
👉infection and inflammation of the gums;
👉irreversible change and loss of a permanent tooth.

It is difficult to determine the extent of the problem on your own. Only a doctor can do this, and he or she will need to take an X-ray of the jaw.

Do Puppies baby teeth need to be pulled?

You must see the vet if your puppy has retained baby teeth. The doctor will remove the excess tooth so that the molar can grow back freely. This procedure is usually done under anesthesia and doesn’t take long. After the extra tooth is removed, the permanent tooth will fall into it’s place.

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❗️You should never try to pull an extra tooth out by yourself! It has a long root, and such a procedure can cause bleeding. Also, the root may break off and remain in the gum.

If your veterinarian agrees, you can wait until the puppy is 7-8 months old. But your puppy should have surgery if the teeth haven’t fallen out by that time. You can combine the extraction with neutering or spaying; you won’t have to undergo anesthesia twice, and you may save some money.

Check puppies teething schedule to see when their teeth are supposed to change.

Best ways to help puppy’s teeth fall out

The only thing you can do to help the puppy’s baby teeth fall out faster is to provide him with chew toys and special treats. These will help him loosen the tooth naturally, and some products reduce pain and inflammation, as well as cleanse the mouth of bacteria.

Regular brushing once a week will also help your puppy. If he has a new tooth growing next to a milk tooth, food debris will clump between them. You must clean this out to avoid problems with his teeth and gums.

📌 Here are examples of special chewy treats you can buy at the online store:

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