Is a chipped dog tooth serious?

Question

I just noticed that my dog chipped one of his teeth. He isn't acting strange or pawing his face and he still has his appetite. He is acting completely happy and normal. Should I take him to the vet?

Answer 1

* Definitely have the Vet take a look! If there is a crack in the surface of the tooth it could end up causing a lot of pain when you are least expecting it!

Answer 2

A chipped tooth is not as bad as a cracked tooth...the tooth will probably get ground down with use and not be noticed. If your dog doesn't notice anything wrong, you probably don't have to worry about it. If he is due for a well-puppy appointment in the near future, just ask your vet to check the tooth to make sure it's okay.

Best of luck!

Answer 3

Dogs, like humans, have more than one set of teeth. If he's still young he may still lose the chipped tooth and be fine. If he's an older pup he'll be just fine as long as it doesn't change color and the gums around it still look healthy. If his tooth gets discolored or his gums start to change color and/or bleed take him in to have it pulled. it's probably not going to come to that but just be safe and keep an eye on it. Good luck!

Answer 4

You really should, it needs to be looked at to make sure no pulp is exposed and it could also be filed down to make sure there are no rough edges.

Just because it isn't bothering your dog now doesn't mean it can't be a problem later, the same as a human tooth would be - decay could set in eventually.

Answer 5

I would at least call your vet about it. He may not be in pain at the moment, but a cavity can form (I had a dog that chipped his tooth and I ignored it). Literally, a cavity formed and he was miserable...the vet had to put him under to pull the tooth, just like a dentist for humans. (The filling was too expensive for my budget at the time). Please call your vet, maybe he/she can do something to 'seal' the enamel. Good luck!