{"id":4687,"date":"2022-09-07T03:15:14","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T03:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-cracks-a-tooth\/"},"modified":"2022-09-08T09:17:05","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T09:17:05","slug":"what-happens-if-a-dog-cracks-a-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-cracks-a-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if a dog cracks a tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-cracks-a-tooth\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_cracks_a_tooth\" title=\"What happens if a dog cracks a tooth?\">What happens if a dog cracks a tooth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-cracks-a-tooth\/#Is_a_broken_dog_tooth_an_emergency\" title=\"Is a broken dog tooth an emergency?\">Is a broken dog tooth an emergency?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-cracks-a-tooth\/#What_do_you_do_if_a_dog_breaks_a_canine_tooth\" title=\"What do you do if a dog breaks a canine tooth?\">What do you do if a dog breaks a canine tooth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-cracks-a-tooth\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_fix_a_broken_dog_tooth\" title=\"How much does it cost to fix a broken dog tooth?\">How much does it cost to fix a broken dog tooth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-cracks-a-tooth\/#Can_dogs_break_their_teeth_on_bones\" title=\"Can dogs break their teeth on bones?\">Can dogs break their teeth on bones?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-cracks-a-tooth\/#Is_a_broken_tooth_painful_for_dog\" title=\"Is a broken tooth painful for dog?\">Is a broken tooth painful for dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-cracks-a-tooth\/#Can_a_dogs_tooth_grow_back\" title=\"Can a dog\u2019s tooth grow back?\">Can a dog\u2019s tooth grow back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-cracks-a-tooth\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_recover_from_tooth_extraction\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to recover from tooth extraction?\">How long does it take for a dog to recover from tooth extraction?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-cracks-a-tooth\/#Can_you_replace_a_dogs_tooth\" title=\"Can you replace a dog\u2019s tooth?\">Can you replace a dog\u2019s tooth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-cracks-a-tooth\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_pull_a_tooth_for_a_dog\" title=\"How much does it cost to pull a tooth for a dog?\">How much does it cost to pull a tooth for a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-cracks-a-tooth\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_teeth_need_to_be_pulled\" title=\"How do I know if my dog\u2019s teeth need to be pulled?\">How do I know if my dog\u2019s teeth need to be pulled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-cracks-a-tooth\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_put_a_pet_down\" title=\"How much does it cost to put a pet down?\">How much does it cost to put a pet down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-cracks-a-tooth\/#What_is_the_safest_bone_for_a_dog_to_chew\" title=\"What is the safest bone for a dog to chew?\">What is the safest bone for a dog to chew?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-cracks-a-tooth\/#How_long_should_I_let_my_dog_chew_on_a_bone\" title=\"How long should I let my dog chew on a bone?\">How long should I let my dog chew on a bone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-cracks-a-tooth\/#What_is_safe_for_a_dog_to_chew_on\" title=\"What is safe for a dog to chew on?\">What is safe for a dog to chew on?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_cracks_a_tooth\"><\/span>What happens if a dog cracks a tooth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">It is not a question of \u201cif\u201d they are in pain, but how could they not be in pain. Fractured teeth are always infected to some degree and can lead to abscess formation in the surrounding tissues. These abscesses can result in facial swelling due to the surrounding bone and soft tissues being involved.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-like-to-eat-plastic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why does my dog like to eat plastic?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-a-broken-dog-tooth-an-emergency\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_broken_dog_tooth_an_emergency\"><\/span>Is a broken dog tooth an emergency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are Broken Dog Teeth an Emergency? If you are aware of the fact that your dog has broken a tooth, you may wonder if it\u2019s an emergency that should be treated immediately. The answer is YES. Waiting to treat a fracture, even a minor one, can result in more damage to the tooth and infection.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ld62mVDf3lo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-you-do-if-a-dog-breaks-a-canine-tooth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_a_dog_breaks_a_canine_tooth\"><\/span>What do you do if a dog breaks a canine tooth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These cases of small chipped teeth are not health concerns. Because your dog broke her canine tooth, how loose the tooth is helps determine what to do next. If she is in pain then your choices are to have the tooth removed, filled, like a doggie root canal, or have it capped.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-fix-a-broken-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_fix_a_broken_dog_tooth\"><\/span>How much does it cost to fix a broken dog tooth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cost of dental fractures varies depending on the species, the kind of fracture and the treatment elected. Complicated fractures that require extraction may run an owner $500 to $1,000 for a large tooth, if it\u2019s extracted by a general practitioner (significantly more should a board-certified dentist be enlisted).<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UdL2pKeKvmk\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-break-their-teeth-on-bones\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_break_their_teeth_on_bones\"><\/span>Can dogs break their teeth on bones?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many owners think meat bones are a safe, natural chew toy for pets; however, chewing on any hard material can fracture a tooth. Dogs love bones, and can become so focused on gnawing off every last bit of tissue that they fail to notice a cracked or broken tooth.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-a-broken-tooth-painful-for-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_broken_tooth_painful_for_dog\"><\/span>Is a broken tooth painful for dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Broken teeth hurt and although our pets may not show pain, these teeth are a source of significant discomfort. It is not a question of \u201cif\u201d they are in pain, but how could they not be in pain. Fractured teeth are always infected to some degree and can lead to abscess formation in the surrounding tissues.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-dog-s-tooth-grow-back\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dogs_tooth_grow_back\"><\/span>Can a dog\u2019s tooth grow back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it\u2019s normal for our furry friends to lose their puppy teeth as they grow, lost or damaged adult teeth can\u2019t be replaced. Once an adult tooth falls out, it\u2019s gone forever and your dog can\u2019t grow a new one.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-recover\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_recover_from_tooth_extraction\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to recover from tooth extraction?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recovering From a Canine Dental Extraction<\/p>\n<p>Most dogs take 48 to 72 hours to fully recover their former activity level and appetite. Recovery is incomplete, however, until the incision site fully heals and the stitches are absorbed. This typically takes two weeks.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eastvalleyanimal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/caring-for-your-dog-after-a-tooth-extraction-.jpg\" alt=\"Caring for Your Dog After a Tooth Extraction | East Valley Animal Hospital\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kjl9widobeQ\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-replace-a-dog-s-tooth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_replace_a_dogs_tooth\"><\/span>Can you replace a dog\u2019s tooth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Advances in veterinary medicine are measured by the move to more sophisticated techniques. Teeth replacement with dental implants is an example of this trend. Many veterinary dentists feel that dental implants in pets can offer the same benefits that they do in humans.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-pull-a-tooth-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_pull_a_tooth_for_a_dog\"><\/span>How much does it cost to pull a tooth for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog Dental Extraction Costs<\/p>\n<p>A simple extraction can be as little as $10 to $15. (1) Elevated extractions, which involves elevation of each root, costs more, depending how much work it is to get a tooth out \u2014 up to $25 to $35 per tooth. Multiple roots split with a drill can cost up to $100 per tooth.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-s-teeth-need-to-be\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_teeth_need_to_be_pulled\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog\u2019s teeth need to be pulled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>7 signs your pet might need dental care<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Bad breath. Okay, so we know pets don\u2019t always have the best reputations for fresh breath.<\/li>\n<li>Changes in eating habits.<\/li>\n<li>Yellow or brown teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Swollen or bleeding gums.<\/li>\n<li>Growths on the gums.<\/li>\n<li>Excessive drooling.<\/li>\n<li>Pawing at their mouth.<\/li>\n<li>4 reasons to invest in your holiday smile.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 3 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-put-a-pet-down\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_put_a_pet_down\"><\/span>How much does it cost to put a pet down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average cost of dog euthanasia runs between $35 and $300. The price varies depending on a few different factors. Location. You can have your pet put to sleep at the vet\u2019s office, or you may decide to pay a little more to have someone come administer the procedure in the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c-q02nFi8B4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-safest-bone-for-a-dog-to-chew\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_safest_bone_for_a_dog_to_chew\"><\/span>What is the safest bone for a dog to chew?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stay away from cooked turkey, chicken, and pork bones as they can easily splinter. Instead, buy raw, domestically-produced beef shank bones as they are big enough that your dog won\u2019t be able to swallow them and won\u2019t hurt their teeth.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fFs0_7x5yMg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-should-i-let-my-dog-chew-on-a-bone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_I_let_my_dog_chew_on_a_bone\"><\/span>How long should I let my dog chew on a bone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you give your dog a raw bone, a bone-shaped treat, or a non-digestible chew toy, you should always supervise their chewing. Dogs will chew for hours if you let them, so make sure you remove the chew after 10-15 minutes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-safe-for-a-dog-to-chew-on\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_safe_for_a_dog_to_chew_on\"><\/span>What is safe for a dog to chew on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs love rope and\/or fleece bones, and you\u2019ll be happy to know that they\u2019re generally safe. These types of \u201cbones\u201d consist of ropes or strips of fleece fabric braided into a bone shape and knotted at the ends. Your dog\u2019s chewing action flosses their teeth, removing plaque and bacteria.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if a dog cracks a tooth?Is a broken dog tooth an emergency?What do you do if a dog breaks a canine tooth?How much does it cost to fix a broken dog tooth?Can dogs break their teeth on bones?Is a broken tooth painful for dog?Can a dog\u2019s tooth grow back?How long&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194402,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4687","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-a-dog-cracks-a-tooth.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4687"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4687"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4687\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194403,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4687\/revisions\/194403"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194402"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4687"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4687"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4687"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}