Very old dog losing teeth?

I know it is normal for older dogs. I do brush her teeth. I have only had her since february. Never had a dental cleaning. 12 yrs old 13 in september. She had all of them last week and noticed 2 of them gone on the top front just minutes ago. I do check them reuarly and not really much tarter just very bad breath.





does this mean they will start going fast. does this mean she is not going to be with us much longer. She gets around very normal and I was planning a dental cleaning in a month or so. I started brushing them when i got her and spraying with the mouth spray. any advice would be helpful or anyone has gone through this





thank u in advance

Very old dog losing teeth?
Could be periodontal disease-- we see it a lot in older pets, especially those who have never had a dental. There are many dental conditions in dogs and cats, just as in people.





I would have the vet take a look as best as possible to get a rough idea of whether there is a lot of gingivitis (gum inflammation), tartar or other dental problem.





Kudos on the tooth brushing! I wish more folks brushed their pets%26#039; teeth-- it would make doing these prophy cleanings so much easier, and save these pets a lot of problems with the kidneys down the road.





Unresolved dental problems and bad teeth are the #1 reason for kidney and heart problems in older pets-- you are doing a huge thing to preserve your buddy%26#039;s health. :)





Call your vet tomorrow morning and set up a time for an oral pre-exam and even preanesthesia bloodwork-- then get your friend in to have those teeth cleaned and cared for ASAP... he%26#039;ll feel SO much better for it, and so will you!!
Reply:bad odor is common with old dogs
Reply:if her breath is bad.........that means infection.........bad teeth.....antibiotics and vet
Reply:It sounds like she may have gingivitis or stomatitis. Can you bring forward the vet visit? They may be able to help prevent further tooth loss. Diet may play a part in it, this you would need to talk over with your vet.





It doesn%26#039;t mean she%26#039;s going to die, I have known dogs and cats who have lived for around 8 years after losing teeth, it just means they have to eat soft food, which isn%26#039;t that great but they can %26#039;survive%26#039; on it, not necessarily healthily though.
Reply:look at it his way, if she bites someone her teeth will fall out.
Reply:Dental cleaning/Antibiotics (if needed) NOW, not in a month.





If your teeth were falling out and your breath was very foul from infection... wouldn%26#039;t you want antibiotics and a dental cleaning NOW? Or would you rather wait a month..?



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