Should my dog's carnassial teeth be removed if he shows no pain?

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Our dog had his teeth cleaned a few months ago. During the cleaning the vet had concerns about his carnassial teeth. He said 1 root was exposed, 1 root was good, and 1 root was so-so. He said it was somewhat rare and initially said we could "wait and see" or go to an expert. However, he later changed his mind and said they should be removed. I wondering if they really need to come out. My dog does not appear to be in any pain. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 5 years and 5 months old | 15 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Based on the attached pictures, I would recommend removal of the carnassial tooth as well as the too the next to it. There is significant loss of bone around the roots and should really come out now. The vet may have recommended referral to a vet with more experience as these teeth can be challenging to remove due to their size, location, and number of roots.

Should my dog's carnassial teeth be removed if he shows no pain?

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