Abnormal Dentition in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Abnormal Dentition
Organ System: Nervous/sensory

One of the most common causes of serious periodontal disease is poorly aligned teeth. Teeth which are not properly aligned may cause food to remain between the teeth thereby paving the way for inflammation and infection to set in. Occlusion of teeth is influenced by several factors including genetics, environment, nutrition, and the way the upper and lower teeth interlock. Malocclusions or abnormal bites can be genetically influenced. Frequent tug-of-war games with ropes or towers can also cause abnormal position of teeth. Other causes of abnormal dentition in dogs include retained deciduous teeth, a dental interlock where jaws fail to grow at equal rates, missing or the presence of extra teeth, misdirected canine syndrome, and an underbite. Many forms of abnormal dentition can be corrected by veterinarians who specialize in orthodontic care.

Breeds exposed to Abnormal Dentition – Research Reference
Miniature Poodle Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Great Pyrenean Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Finnish Spitz Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Hungarian Puli Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Pyrenean Mountain Dog Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Siberian Husky Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Shetland Sheepdog Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Kerry Blue Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Puli Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
English Springer Spaniel Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Welsh Springer Spaniel Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Bichon Frise Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Springer Spaniel Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Cavoodle – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Hungarian Puli – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Bichon Frise – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
English Springer Spaniel – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Finnish Spitz – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Great Pyrenean – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Kerry Blue – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Miniature Poodle – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Puli – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Pyrenean Mountain Dog – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Shetland Sheepdog – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Siberian Husky – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Welsh Springer Spaniel – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Springer Spaniel – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

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