Dogs how many teeth




















Do dogs have the same number of teeth as we do? By months of age, they will usually have all 28 of their puppy teeth. These include incisors, canines and premolars. However, some dogs particularly toy and small breed dogs tend to take longer to develop puppy and adult teeth. This is an issue that can lead to overcrowding, which can cause abnormal positioning of adult teeth and increased susceptibility to periodontal problems.

Retained teeth are generally viewed as a genetic problem. It can happen in any dog but is more likely in small breed dogs. Your veterinarian will have to remove these teeth surgically to make room for the adult teeth.

The age of eruption of permanent teeth in dogs is between months of age. Their upper jaw, called the maxilla, has 20 teeth, while their lower jaw, called the mandible, has 22 teeth. Each type of dog tooth—incisor, canine, premolar and molar—serves its own function. The top and bottom jaw have 6 incisors. Dogs use their incisors mostly to grab objects like food, but they are also used for chewing or grooming as well.

Dogs have 4 canines in their mouths 2 on the upper jaw and 2 on the lower jaw. These teeth are well-developed and slightly curved to better grip objects.

Just behind the canines are the premolars. Adult dogs have 16 premolars—8 on the top jaw and 8 on the bottom jaw. The premolar teeth can actually have between 1 to 2 roots per tooth that anchor them in the mouth. There are 4 molars on the top jaw and 6 on the lower jaw. Molars are used for grinding food into small pieces to make it easy to swallow and digest. Aside from the transition from puppy teeth to adult teeth, it is not normal for a dog to lose teeth.

Take a look at our dog dental chart above to see how all 42 teeth are arranged. Most dogs have the same number of teeth. However, they will have a different number of adult teeth compared to a puppy.

Puppies will usually have a total of 28 teeth when all of their milk teeth have grown. If your adult dog does have fewer teeth than 42 it could be because they have lost or broken a tooth. If you have noticed your dog has a tooth broken or missing, we advise you contact your vet who should be able to help.

Just like humans, dogs have a number of different types of teeth. These different teeth perform different jobs and help dogs to break down food whilst chewing. Every dog has the following types of teeth in their mouth:. They are used for scraping, as their shape makes them ideal for trying to scrape meat from bones. Dogs also use their incisors when grooming themselves. Dogs often try to remove fleas and ticks by nibbling at their coat and using their incisors to pick out and kill parasites.

These teeth are used for tearing food such as meat apart. They are also used to lock on to an item a dog may have in its mouth, such as a bone or chew toy.

Dogs grow four canine teeth, two on both the bottom and upper jaw. Two large canine teeth are located in the upper and lower jaw. The canines are designed to grasp and tear with great pressure.

Premolar teeth have sharp edges used for shearing. In the dog, there are four premolar teeth on either side of the upper and lower jaws. Dogs have four molars 2 on each side in the upper jaw and six 3 on each side in the lower.

Molars have a flat surface used for grinding. The cat has three premolars on each side of the upper jaw identified as second, third, and fourth; and two lower premolars on each side of the lower jaw called third and fourth. Cats have one upper and lower molar on each side. Carnassial teeth are the 4th upper premolars and the 1st lower molars. VetZone tells us that a tooth is composed of a portion above the gumline called the crown and a section below the gumline called the root.

Enamel, the hardest mineralized tissue found in the body, covers the crown. Cementum, which is attached to the periodontal ligament, covers the root. Dentin, softer than enamel, makes up the bulk of the tooth.

Inside, the pulp is composed of live tissue that contains nerves, blood vessels and lymphatics. If your dog has an anesthetic or non-anesthetic dental cleaning, your vet should provide a detailed dental chart or report to show which teeth had complications or were extracted.

Being familiar with the types of teeth will make the conversation easier to follow. Christy Caplan has over 10 years of experience covering the pet industry.

As a certified veterinary technician, she uses her knowledge to inform stories on health and wellness topics. Our technicians will conduct an oral exam for free!



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