My dog chipped a tooth with a beige dot. Should I take her to vet?

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My 2 year old female whippet mix chipped her front top incisor and I noticed it yesterday. The tooth has a beige dot exposed and I haven't seen any blood or drool coming from her mouth. Her appetite is normal, she is drinking water just fine, and still wants to play and chew normally on her toys and treats. She doesnt seem like she is in pain, but I know dogs can hide it well and Im not sure if I should take her to a vet. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 25 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

What you see as a beige dot is the opened up pulpa of the tooth, This is indeed painful and also an entry way for bacteria. In young dogs (usually puppies) this can cause them to contract tetanus. You would not notice whether she was in pain as dogs do not chew with their incisors. You should take her to your vet to have that damaged tooth either repaired or removed in order to avoid some bacterial infection as well as to take the pain.

My dog chipped a tooth with a beige dot. Should I take her to vet?

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