Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: Entire tooth gone

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Near the Woods
    Posts
    1,996
    Thanked: 2659

    Default Entire tooth gone

    Just was getting Doodles out for a tooth trim and found that one of her entire upper incisors is gone. This is also the tooth that over the last several weeks had turned white. Will it grow back? Does this warrant antibiotics? It feels crusty at gumline, see pic.
    Name:  8E19594F-B68C-4717-9FE3-683282299CB9.jpg
Views: 69
Size:  82.1 KB

  2. Serious fuzzy thank you's to Snicker Bar from:

    Scooterzmom (12-22-2018)

  3. #2
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    East Coast, USA!
    Posts
    20,090
    Thanked: 12516

    Default Re: Entire tooth gone

    Poor Doodles. Only time will tell if her tooth will regrow. I am not sure about ABs? If there is no real sign of infection then I might hold off but I don't have experience with thus issue.
    See my wild squirrel adventures in the thread "Squirtle's yard!":
    https://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/...quirtle-s-Yard!

    Loving dad to Sir Max, 2017-2018. There is no foot so small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world.

    "Once in a while you get shown the light, In the strangest of places if you look at it right."
    -Grateful Dead

  4. 2 TSBers pass along the fuzzy thanks to TubeDriver:

    Scooterzmom (12-22-2018), Snicker Bar (12-22-2018)

  5. #3
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Near the Woods
    Posts
    1,996
    Thanked: 2659

    Default Re: Entire tooth gone

    Ok , I’ll monitor it. Truth is maybe it would be good if it didn’t; one less to have to trim and risk odontoma stuff later
    She can’t use them ( sever malocclusion) anyway. We have to trim like every 5-7 days

  6. Serious fuzzy thank you's to Snicker Bar from:

    Scooterzmom (12-22-2018)

  7. #4
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    11,423
    Thanked: 12751

    Default Re: Entire tooth gone

    It might be a good idea to get a head x-ray if possible. You would have a base line for later down the road. If it doesn't grow back it could be growing towards the root making an odontoma.

    I think she is the one that stresses easily so an X-ray might not be possible.
    These crazy teeth issues with squirrels...

  8. 2 TSBers pass along the fuzzy thanks to HRT4SQRLS:

    Milo's Mom (12-23-2018), Snicker Bar (12-23-2018)

  9. #5
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Near the Woods
    Posts
    1,996
    Thanked: 2659

    Default Re: Entire tooth gone

    Good point I’ll take some X-rays . It had to have just happened last day or so. I just wasn’t sure if adult squirrel teeth could grow back. Baby Kanga had two missing teeth ( well, one bent and hanging thst just fell out when touched) and they grew back in perfect alignment. Iv’e found that if my husband sharpens those cutters on a wet stone every other week, we get neater ( less splits) results. I do hope this doesn’t cause her to get that tumor Her teeth and cockeyed jaw ( was all busted up when she came) are just awful. Wish could just pull them all and she could be like the Snaggamite; she has no teeth and does well it seems!
    Just got called in so I think I’ll take her (and husband !) along. I have NEVER x rayed a rodent so will see how this goes. I’ll post pics. I’m guessing side views are the best ?

  10. Serious fuzzy thank you's to Snicker Bar from:

    SammysMom (12-23-2018)

  11. #6
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Jupiter, FL
    Posts
    31,376
    Thanked: 13302

    Default Re: Entire tooth gone

    Side and top too I believe. Just gas her down a bit and snap those pics!
    Squirrels, squirrels and more squirrels....
    Prayers for the people who make this a better world...
    savesquirrels@sbcglobal.net



  12. Serious fuzzy thank you's to SammysMom from:

    Snicker Bar (12-23-2018)

  13. #7
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Near the Woods
    Posts
    1,996
    Thanked: 2659

    Default Re: Entire tooth gone

    Will do but I’ll try just gently holding her while he works the machine. She’s so used to being wrapped and held for trimmings ; as long as there’s a piece of nut after she’s good. Dandies, on other hand would chainsaw me!

  14. Serious fuzzy thank you's to Snicker Bar from:

    SammysMom (12-23-2018)

  15. #8
    Milo's Mom's Avatar
    Milo's Mom is offline Permitted Pennsylvania Wildlife Rehabilitator
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    Auntie MM's Boutique
    Posts
    16,217
    Thanked: 7796

    Default Re: Entire tooth gone

    Quote Originally Posted by Snicker Bar View Post
    Good point I’ll take some X-rays . It had to have just happened last day or so. I just wasn’t sure if adult squirrel teeth could grow back. Baby Kanga had two missing teeth ( well, one bent and hanging thst just fell out when touched) and they grew back in perfect alignment. Iv’e found that if my husband sharpens those cutters on a wet stone every other week, we get neater ( less splits) results. I do hope this doesn’t cause her to get that tumor Her teeth and cockeyed jaw ( was all busted up when she came) are just awful. Wish could just pull them all and she could be like the Snaggamite; she has no teeth and does well it seems!
    Just got called in so I think I’ll take her (and husband !) along. I have NEVER x rayed a rodent so will see how this goes. I’ll post pics. I’m guessing side views are the best ?
    If her teeth are that bad and require clipping that frequently it might be something for you to consider...having them all removed. And with them breaking off for some reason...I would seriously consider it.

    Top-quality custom cage gear, accessories, blankets, & toys.
    Boutique items are fun, unique, and anything but ordinary.

    TSB thread: Auntie MM's Custom Boutique Website: https://auntiemmscb.square.site/ Facebook: Auntie MM's Facebook Page



  16. Serious fuzzy thank you's to Milo's Mom from:

    Snicker Bar (12-23-2018)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •