My senior dog broke a canine tooth, pulp showing. Should it be pulled?

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My dog has broken his lower canine and vet confirmed pulp is showing. Is my best option to get it removed? Sounds like a major op? He is 9 years old . Wondered about getting a second opinion ?Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | neutered | 9 years and 7 months old

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for your question about Fly. If the pulp (or sensitive nerve portion) of the tooth is exposed having the tooth extracted is the best treatment option. Pulp exposure can lead to pain and also serve as a source of infection leading to further complications down the line. Dental surgery is a fairly routine procedure that most veterinarians are very comfortable with. In most cases a pre-operative workup is performed to ensure that Fly is a good candidate for general anesthesia. During the procedure the canine would be extracted and all of his other teeth could be cleaned of tartar. If he is otherwise healthy with no prior medical history there is no reason to think that he would not tolerate this procedure. Hope this helps, good luck!

My senior dog broke a canine tooth, pulp showing. Should it be pulled?

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