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Post by Heather on May 27, 2012 18:54:41 GMT -5
I don't think that cleaning is going to help that tooth though it might, it would certainly help what appears to be the start of some gum disease. That tooth appears to be damaged. It won't fall out or anything but a lot of rescues often come in with damaged canines. This is often caused by them banging their mouth on their cage. This boy is about 3 maybe 4 yrs old, judging from his teeth. It's hard to tell because of the damage to that tooth. At the very least he's 2 or 3 yrs. He's in definite need of some serious cleaning though, he needs a vet cleaning. I would be concerned about the reddened area just around the base of the tooth.
ciao
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Post by katt on May 27, 2012 18:58:21 GMT -5
That tooth needs to come out! I'd get that taken care of ASAP! Look at the gums above the tooth, they look very red and inflamed around that tooth in particular. I'm not a vet but I would be extremely surprised if that tooth can be saved. I'd say he needs a serious cleaning and that particular tooth needs to be pulled. :/ Even the rest of his gums look inflamed - gingivitis can lead to some pretty serious health problems, organ failure among them if I remember correctly. It's not something to take lightly. I'd have your little one seen by a vet as soon as you are able to.
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Post by miamiferret2 on May 27, 2012 22:46:49 GMT -5
He needs a serious dental and i am 99.9% certain that the fang has to come out. I am surprised it has not fallen out.
Buy oxyfresh pet gel. AFTER a dental cleaning, brush teeth with the oxyfresh pet gel several times per week. The oxyfresh is AMAZING.
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Post by Heather on May 27, 2012 22:52:30 GMT -5
I know that my vet has real concerns about removing a canine. I know Odin's was rooted right into the nasal cavity. She said she could remove it but he would have continual nasal infections. She maintains like cats ferrets canines should be saved if at all possible. That tooth does look horrible but Pooka's looked worse. After cleaning it it still looked horrible but it was causing her no pain (the nerve was dead), so it remained as the root ran very deep. I do agree though, those teeth need to be seen to by a pet orthodontist and some serious consult should be done.
ciao
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Post by darlene on May 28, 2012 0:00:16 GMT -5
I agree removing a canine is not as easy as the other teeth. Most vets really don't want to pull if it can be saved at all. My vet had to remove 2 canines from one of my cats,we had no choice. I was stressing about it,worried about possible complications after the procedure.
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Post by crabbyoreo on May 28, 2012 2:59:05 GMT -5
I saw that when I got him. Poor guy has been through alot I'll show another pic of his teeth to show his age about
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2012 0:52:14 GMT -5
Salem, 7 yrs old, kibble fed all her life until just recently(she is on raw soups right now):   SO i have a question about salem... i see he has brown green spots on on his teeth there. do you know what that is, where is came from, what to do with it and such? my girl saffron has the same stuff on one of her teeth and obviously it iant too good! thanks! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2012 0:58:26 GMT -5
So hello everyone! I'm new to the forum so bare with me here! :  but i basically wanted to ask...... what can i do for my girls tooth (teeth in general but main concern is her greenish brownish tooth) is this tartar build up or plaque? or what? i have marshal farms teeth clean control treats i give her here and there, i also have oxyfresh in her water and when i can i attempt to brush her teeth a little, and other times rub a little peroxide on it with a swab! i know she will need teeth cleaning eventually BUT she doesn't do well at all with anesthesia...in fact i don't want her to ever be near it again! so are there any types of natural internal remedies to help her with this tooth>? like some sort of bark root tincture or something? saffrons tooth basically looks like salems teeth from peter trippyferrets or what not.... if that helps! please and thank you!!! |
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Post by Heather on Jun 13, 2012 2:44:28 GMT -5
I would definitely have a vet look at that....It appears to be periodontal or gum disease caused by tartar build up. My wee boy, Napoleon had a severe heart condition and could not be anaesthetized. They gave him a mild local and cleaned his teeth and pulled on rear molar that had rotted through. There are all sorts of things you can try holistically (you've named most of them) Liba III is the only other one that comes to mind but they're not going to get under the gum line, which is probably what's going to be needed for this
ciao
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Post by crazylady on Jun 13, 2012 14:42:40 GMT -5
Hi that looks like real bad tartar build up you can purchase teeth scrapers from vets or on online to remove it ( often if you simply scrape it in the right place you break the crust and it falls away it forms like a ring around the tooth) but if there is any real redness underneath have your vet check it out or if its a ferret your not used to handling have your vet check it out first as heather stated a light sedation maybe necessary to remove it if they don't like to be handled good luck take care bye for now
Bev
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2012 21:17:29 GMT -5
So as far as infection, possible tooth periodontal or such, what if i administer some colloidal silver to Saffron? will that help kill off the infection internally over a period of time? i mean, has anyone done so before for infections or anything else of the sort with ferrets, and if yes than how much would i give her etc etc?? or anything else that i can try before i have to make the last resort trip to the vet and do cleaning (but hopefully no removal of the tooth tho for she is allergic to anesthesia and just no tooth is no good either!) id appreciate anything! aswell, ANY tips on ONE person tooth brushing. no one is ever around when i have the time to help em scruff her and hold her while i can brush away, its hard to do it myself. she is feisty and i can't can't all the angles i need. tips will be helpful! thank you all!  |
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Post by Sherry on Jun 13, 2012 21:46:53 GMT -5
Honestly- I know nothing about brushing their teeth. Mine eat whole bones, and haven't had a problem with tartar. But by the looks of that, your little one needs a professional cleaning.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2012 13:00:26 GMT -5
no problem! just more opinions the better to help assist with one of my own. i tried the whole bone treats and meat thing, even just as treats! its hard to get them to switch over. saffron is still young enough to not be entirely picky with her food, but i want her teeth to be healthy of course! if there are any tips as far as that goes feel free to let me know! thank you
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Post by Sherry on Jun 17, 2012 14:30:29 GMT -5
Check out the diet section  especially the mentoring threads. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2012 14:32:40 GMT -5
thank you! definitely need help getting around this darn forum haha
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