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My dog broke a front tooth. What's the treatment and other issues?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Great Dane | Female | unspayed | 8 years and 3 months old | 109 lbs

Thanks to your answer earlier today I have checked all Kayla’s mouth and found that she has one of her smaller front top teeth near enough completely missing. I will send a picture or two, can you please tell me what the treatment will likely be for this and if you think this is it or could there possibly be underlying problems or more too it?? Thank you.

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Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Published on March 20th, 2018

We can't see previous questions and since the doctor that answered your previous question as has not responded, they may no longer be answering questions today. From your question and pictures, I am worried that Kayla has been having some pain or trouble with her mouth. If Kayla has broken the small upper tooth and exposed the pulp cavity (where the blood and nerve supply to the tooth is), the tooth will be painful and the best option will be to remove the tooth. It is possible to do root canals if the injury just happened, but we normally recommend removing small teeth that are broken. If it is not removed, it will continue to be painful and may potentially get infected. Your veterinarian will be able to examine all her other teeth to make sure there aren't any other problems, but she may just have broken that tooth chewing or playing too hard. Good luck! I hope that was helpful and answered your question. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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