Double rows of teeth are also called deciduous teeth, which means that dogs's deciduous teeth did not fall out during tooth replacement.
Under normal circumstances, the upward eruption of the permanent teeth will stimulate the absorption of the root of the deciduous teeth, and slowly push the deciduous teeth out, so that the deciduous teeth will fall off with the eruption of the permanent teeth. Due to the structural problems of the head bones, the deciduous teeth and permanent teeth of some dogs are not on the same line. In this case, the permanent teeth cannot push the deciduous teeth out, but grow out on the inner side of the deciduous teeth. This leaves the baby teeth in the mouth.
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The danger of double teeth:
1. The deciduous teeth that have not fallen off will affect the normal development of the permanent teeth and lead to deformity of the permanent teeth and malocclusion. 2. Double rows of teeth are easy to accumulate dirt! Food residues are easily left in the gap between the two side-by-side teeth. Over time, it will lead to dental calculus and bad breath!
3. Oral cavity Bacteria breeds, causing gastrointestinal discomfort, and over time periodontal disease, which may eventually cause dogs to have difficulty eating, thereby affecting their lifespan.
Double row teeth solution:
1. Feed the dog dry dog food from two months to avoid Eat soft foods. Be sure to keep your dog's calcium intake during the teething period. In addition, if the dog eats animal liver for a long time or eats meat as the staple food, calcium should be supplemented in moderation.
2. It is best for the owners to pay attention to the changes of the dog during the teeth replacement period to see if it can replace all the teeth normally by itself. Give the dog more chewing gum, use the rope to play tug-of-war, and often help the dog move the deciduous teeth with your hands to loosen it.
3. The deciduous teeth of dogs can generally be removed before the age of one year. It is not recommended to extract the deciduous teeth of the dog before the age of one. A dog's gums are one piece, and pulling one tooth may loosen the gums, which is not good for other teeth.
4. If the dog is over a year old and still has double rows of teeth, take it to the hospital to have the deciduous teeth removed.