My dog's baby tooth is loose. Should a vet pull it or will it fall?

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My dog messed up his tooth should I have a vet pull it or with it fall out on its own? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 8 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

That looks like it could be a retained deciduous (baby) tooth. It should have fallen out on its own at around 6 months of age. Ideally, your veterinarian should extract it to make sure the entire tooth comes out. If any root is left behind, it could lead to an infection.

My dog's baby tooth is loose. Should a vet pull it or will it fall?

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