Will my dog's teeth grow back?

Question

My dogs are already quite old (8 and 6 yrs +) so I am wondering does their teeth still change. I usually brushes their their teeth once a week. Recently, I notice that 3 of my dogs lost their teeth.

It has been about a week, and I have see no sign of new teeth growing. I am worried that whether is it caused by some illnesses. Or is it normal that they still change their teeth at their age??

Thanks! :)

I usually feed my dogs fish as my min.schnauzer have very sensitive skin. I also give them supplements, like flaxseed oil. I do give rawhide bones to the two dogs but not my MS.

I noticed that one of my dogs (8yrs old) have a bit of tooth bud growing too.

Peeps, thanks for answering! :)

Answer 1

well...its part of life...when you get old you lose your teeth...however....if in the dogs mouth, there are like 3 or 4 teeth missing in the same area...I would take them to the vet, my old dog just recently had to be put down because of cancer in her jaw. she was 11 she was so healthy and the cancer came at the beginning of last october she had to be put to sleep at the very beginning of november. do your dogs have horrible bad breath all of a sudden?? My dogs cancer started as a bad tooth that had to be removed and then found the cancer. I AM NOT SAYING THIS IS WHAT YOUR DOGS HAVE. THERE IS NO WAY TO BE ABLE TO TELL YOU SO DONT FREAK OUT.....but it coulnt hurt to get it checked out. I was devistated when I found out about my dogs cancer...but for the teeth growing back.....they will never greow back so you may need to invest in some wet food because if their teeth are getting old, then the dry kibble may be too much for them you can also try to mix in alittle warm water in the dry kibble to soften it up alittle bit hope this helps some

Answer 2

Once they get their adult teeth at about six months of age, they don't get any more teeth. Doggie teeth are like people teeth. Once they fall out, they don't grow back.

You might want to take them to the vet. They might be ill, or they might have some oral issues going on. Kudos to you for brushing your dog's teeth. A lot of pet owners don't do that, but it's a really good thing to do.

Answer 3

Lots of good information in the answers already recorded. Just a couple extra thoughts. At their age, the dogs should be seeing a vet at least once a year for a check from head to toe, including their teeth and gums. Also, I have just learned there is a new vaccine available to help prevent gum disease which can result in tooth loss and other problems, including heart prob's due to bacteria in the bloodstream. Depending upon your financial situation you might consider professional teeth cleaning for the dogs - again your vet can advise you when and if this is recommended. Some dogs (especially small dog breeds) require more frequent "doggie dentals" than others.

Answer 4

No, if they've lost their adult teeth they won't grow back. Good that you are brushing their teeth. But are you not feeding them healthy food. Or are they chewing extremely hard things. Some dogs like to chew on or fetch rocks. Your dogs aren't old enough to just lose teeth without a reason.

Answer 5

If your dog has yet to have a dental prophaliaxis done on his teeth he could be having some issues with rotting teeth or gum disease. Just like humans if a dog has never has his teeth brushed or maintained they can rot out. The problem with this is that dogs actually get diseases from their teeth. That is why it is so important to get your dog's teeth cleaned regularly. The procedure can be expensive in the higher 200.00 ranges plus the cost of any extractions but once you have it done you can start the maintaining process. Try C.E.T chews they actually contain enzymatic coating that helps the dog's teeth.

Answer 6

At that age they have their permanent teeth---but I'm puzzled as to why the fish considering that all fish nowadays comes from polluted waters and is high in mercury -mineral that is very toxic and damaging in healath if too much is taken in. The FDA allows a certain amt and declares its safe for human consumption but do they measure the content in every fish-couldn't possibly so I limit my fish to once a week if that much.The nub is more than likely a piece of the tooth tha came out. Besides even when very yound and they lose baby teeth they do not lose all at once-you neeed to switch now to a quality dog food-for has all a DOG Needs and which are missing in fish like Calcium and other Vit D which makes bones and teeth strong but cna't jus take tha for vitamins an minerals interact and must be all taken together why you find a slew in dogfood.Much research has gone into making dogfood a complete nutritional food for dogs. Do Not get if under Contents it says BYPRODUCTS so get a Petfood store-not grocery or discount like Walmart,K-mart etc AUTHORITY is a excellent dogfood brand . for the dogs that lost their teeth you can now get the small kibbles an mix with room temp water and it will soften where they can eat-also brings the aroma out.On very cold mornings my dog loves his mixed with warm(not hot) water.He is a very healthy good looking lab.huskie mix that I took in as a stray very skinny and scared(was abused) but he has eaten only Authority andeven his treats and doggie bones are Authority. NUTRO is also a good brand. Byproducts are the junk part of the animal with no real meat and I never feed my dog or cat anything that says Byproducts. The only Supplement I give are BREWERS YEAST Pills with Garlic& Zinc-great for their coat,keeps fleas off(do not like the taste) and very healthy as it also is for humans.Since they are used to fish may have to intoduce new food gradually begin by mixing fish and new food together and gradually decrease the fish until only dogfood. Good Luck. Please do get dogfood for if now affecting loss of teeth bone loss is not far from occurring and then you have serious problem. Just fish has given them severe nutritional deficiencies but like with my dog once given a good guality food on a regula basis reversed and brough back health unfortunately teeth gone will not come back but by softening food they'll be Ok.Good Luck

Answer 7

Hi Dominicandy
Many tooth problems stem from soft foods in the diet that leave food debris in gum pockets at the base of the teeth. That food debris can lead to infections. Infections cause the gums to soften and recede as well as cause bad breath. Either sign should trigger a trip to the veterinarian. This infection can lead to loss of teeth if left unchecked and untreated.

Tartar buildup on the dog’s teeth can also lead to loss of teeth and an increased risk of gum disease. Tartar builds up on teeth in hard water areas because it is a precipitate of calcium salts.

There is quite a lot that pet owners can do to prevent or lessen the onset of gum decay. Feed kibbled foods and hard biscuits to help scrub the teeth. Don’t give soft foods, or keep them to a minimum because these can leave debris behind. Provide hard rubber toys or nylon toys for chewing. Brush your dog’s teeth twice a week with baking soda toothpaste or toothpaste formulated for dog teeth. Do not use toothpaste formulated for people.

Jason Homan

Answer 8

after 6 months your dogs has all its adult teeth. I am glad to find somone else that brushes there dogs teeth.
It is normal for older dogs to loose teeth. and I would not panick over it. you are doing a great job, and if you are not seeing any signs that your dogs are not in ill health. then I would not be concerned. remember to count 7people years per dog years to estimate what types of problems your dog should be having. just as us people fall apart with age so do dogs.

Answer 9

Just like people, dogs have baby teeth and adult teeth. If they lose adult teeth, no, they aren't going to grow back. They are not sharks.

Answer 10

Once an adult dog ( over 1 year old ) they will not grow more teeth . they can still eat and be ok with feww teeth