My senior dog's tooth is loose. Should I let it fall out naturally?

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I noticed my dogs lip was getting pushed up so I examined her teeth. I noticed the bottom left (on her) incisor was pointed at a different angle. I barely touched it and immediately it wiggled around. She has not had any decrease in appetite and still eats her dentistix in the morning. What do I do? Let it fall out on its own? She didn't wince when I touched it either. I just want to make sure I am making the best decision for my 14 year old baby. It's the middle tooth between the two upper. Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | spayed | 16 lbs

Stacey Anstaett, DVM · Accepted Answer

It sounds like the tooth you are referring to is the lower left canine when I look at your picture, rather than an incisor. Because it is a canine tooth that is affected, I would recommend that you make an appointment and have your vet take a look. The canine teeth have very large, strong roots and leave large holes when they come out. I am glad that she is still eating, but it sounds like you do need to get her in. Even if she needs to have it extracted under anesthesia, this is a better option than opening her up to a potential infection, which could be very serious if it were to involve the bone of the lower jaw (mandible). There are also other changes your vet can look for that may have caused the tooth to become loose in the first place, such as a tumor of some kind in her mouth. Good luck with her, I hope this information is helpful for you!

My senior dog's tooth is loose. Should I let it fall out naturally?

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