Jesse has two cracked teeth-one is pretty bad, the other more minor. Both are being removed on Monday and he's also having a cleaning done since he'll be under anesthesia anyway. My question: This is being done at our regular vet's office. Expensive, but what can you do? Which leads me to my next question. There's a "doggie dentist" not far from here. His website claims he does crowns, fillings, can fix cracked teeth, etc. My regular vet mentioned him but warned he's outrageously expensive. My question is can dog's teeth be repaired in the same way as human's and is worth the expense? Dr. Doug, your thoughts or anyone else who has experience with this?

As I said in another post I do not have a dog. I had a cat that needed dentistry. Went to a animal dentist. The fee was more expensive. However, they negotiated to a more reasonable number when I told them I could not justify the expense on the animal.So If it were my dog I would have gone for a consult at the dentist.

My question is can dog's teeth be repaired in the same way as human's and is worth the expense?This is my real question-can they truly be repaired in the same way as a human's?

My answer was go for a consult at the veterinarian dentist and ask that question.

My answer was go for a consult at the veterinarian dentist and ask that question.Ummm. Sure. And what do you think he's going to say? Of course he's going to say it's worth it! It's like asking answering a woman if she asks if she looks fat in this dress! I'm looking for someone who may have experience. Further reading indicated that most places do it for "specialty" dogs like those who are trained for law enforcement, etc., but not generally for pets.

I would have my doubts. Fillings, crowns, etc., are put on weakened teeth. Dogs chew all sorts of things with no concern as to whether "it will damage their teeth". With a weakened tooth, that potential damage will be much greater.In addition, if a filling or crown fall out, the dog can easily swallow and/or choke on it.I would just pull the teeth.

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Crowe
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Sep 15, 2017
My answer was go for a consult at the veterinarian dentist and ask that question.

Ummm. Sure. And what do you think he's going to say? Of course he's going to say it's worth it! It's like asking answering a woman if she asks if she looks fat in this dress! I'm looking for someone who may have experience. Further reading indicated that most places do it for "specialty" dogs like those who are trained for law enforcement, etc., but not generally for pets.
darsben1
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Sep 15, 2017
My answer was go for a consult at the veterinarian dentist and ask that question.
Crowe
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Sep 15, 2017
My question is can dog's teeth be repaired in the same way as human's and is worth the expense?

This is my real question-can they truly be repaired in the same way as a human's?
darsben1
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Sep 15, 2017
As I said in another post I do not have a dog. I had a cat that needed dentistry. Went to a animal dentist. The fee was more expensive. However, they negotiated to a more reasonable number when I told them I could not justify the expense on the animal.
So If it were my dog I would have gone for a consult at the dentist.

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