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Maximus · 10-19-2007, 10:43 AM

Do any of your adult yorkies have shaky lower front teeth?? Or is it just mine? I have never experienced a 3 year old dog with shaky front lower teeth. I just noticed this 2 days ago, when I was examing his teeth. I gently pushed on his tiny lower front teeth and they were shaky! and very weakly attached to the gum! I am so afraid to give him any chews now. Can you guys please examine your adult yorkies front lower teeth and let me know if this is normal?? Do you think I should stop giving him chews? (I had been giving him Verbac Chlorohexatra Chews for cleaning his teeth b/c he gets build up very easily) Please help!

Connie · 10-19-2007, 10:38 PM

Both my dogs teeth are solid with no wiggling at all. Does your dog have a lot of tartar on those teeth that are wiggling? If so it could be peridontal disease which would cause them to loosen up. He seems too young to be having problems with his teeth...unless he has some retained puppy teeth that he never lost and that's what's loose. He also could have knocked them loose somehow and if they have a chance to rest, they could tighten up again. These are just my thoughts...I'm no expert.

I think you should hold off on the chews and I would recommend Petzlife spray or gel. It works great to get the teeth clean and keep them clean. A vet check probably wouldn't hurt either!

daisy mae06 · 10-19-2007, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Connie

Both my dogs teeth are solid with no wiggling at all. Does your dog have a lot of tartar on those teeth that are wiggling? If so it could be peridontal disease which would cause them to loosen up. He seems too young to be having problems with his teeth...unless he has some retained puppy teeth that he never lost and that's what's loose. He also could have knocked them loose somehow and if they have a chance to rest, they could tighten up again. These are just my thoughts...I'm no expert.

I think you should hold off on the chews and I would recommend Petzlife spray or gel. It works great to get the teeth clean and keep them clean. A vet check probably wouldn't hurt either!

Great advice Connie

Maximus · 10-24-2007, 01:51 PM

Hi Connie,
I was using Petzlife gel for about a month. The vet looked at it and said there is absolutely nothing in the ingredient that can help dog's teeth. Instead he told me to get C.E.T. toothpaste by Virbac. So, I did. I am not sure what to use on him. the CET Toothpaste or Petzlife gel. Any suggestions?

mallky · 11-01-2007, 05:24 PM

My 7 year old female yorkie all of a sudden has loose top and bottom teeth. They do have lots of tartar and I clean it myself, I am afraid of having it done because they have to anesthetize them. She has never eaten soft food only hard food. Have fed her beneful and also Iams. The vet told me to clean them with baking soda and also gave her an antibiotic that my mother took for a problem for her gums clindamicin hydrochloride drops(for dogs). I did clean her teeth with the baking soda but her teeth are still loose. Do something as fast as you can so that the poor thing can have something to eat with. I think they should always eat hard food. Good luck

feminvstr · 11-01-2007, 05:28 PM

I have been using PETKIN oral liquid, put it into their fresh water everyday...its amazing and you dont have to brush their teeth!

Ellie May · 11-01-2007, 05:57 PM

I answered this for the OP awhile ago in a dfferent thread but wanted to answer here. Anytime there are loose adult teeth it is probably peridontal disease. This disease has to do with infection which can spread to the major organs. If your dogs teeth are wiggly, it would surprise me if the vet doesn't want to clean them and pull some. It is VERY important to get this done. My Yorkie ate mostly hard food for the first five years of her life and has stage 3-4 periodontal idsease (4 is worst). She got her teeth cleaned in January and now she is on homecooked food (which is soft) and gets her teeth brushed everyday. I wouldn't worry about feeding soft food but the teeth need to be brushed or another product (like Petzlife if it works for you) should be used.

TLC · 11-01-2007, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by feminvstr

I have been using PETKIN oral liquid, put it into their fresh water everyday...its amazing and you dont have to brush their teeth!

Interesting - So you really like this stuff? I may have to get some

Jeri Cunningham · 11-01-2007, 07:04 PM

I have always brushed my dogs teeth but with small dogs it just isn't enough sometimes. I have 5 Yorkies and a Papillion and a pom/chi. The Pom/Chi mix and the Papillion just had major dental work done. They are both 9 years old and had teeth pulled and the rest cleaned. It cost 1387.00 but was worth every penny to know they will live longer and not be in any pain.

Dogs do not show pain like people and loose teeth can be painful. It is better to have the teeth pulled.

My 4 and a half Yorkie didn't need her teeth done. She loves her teeth brushed so they are tarter free and healthy.

Both my two year old Yorkies are next as soon as I hock the family jewels! (just kidding). They both are not good about letting me brush their teeth.

It is so worth having dental work done if you want to extent the life of your dog.

drawlins27 · 11-02-2007, 08:07 AM

When you push on the lower teeth, do they move individually or together? If they move together, then he has injured the fibrous tissue that connects the two halves of the lower jaw. Think of the lower jaw as being split down the middle and connected by this tissue. When there is an injury to this tissue, the teeth can appear to be loose but it is really a slight movement in the jaw that you seeing. If you can catch the injury soon enough, the two halves of the jaw can be temporarily wired together. They can also use a metal plate to reconnect the two halves if the injury is bad enough.

This type of injury is very common and you might not even know it happened. A dog that stumbles and hits his chin on a tile floor could even have this type of injury. Any type of impact to the lower jaw could cause it. As long as its only slight movement that you see, I wouldn't worry. Its very common and many dogs have this. My Bailey even has this and has no problems. Just be sure your to inform your groomer and your vet before doing dentals so they can be extra careful.

10-19-2007, 10:43 AM	#1
Maximus Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 53	Shaky front teeth? Do any of your adult yorkies have shaky lower front teeth?? Or is it just mine? I have never experienced a 3 year old dog with shaky front lower teeth. I just noticed this 2 days ago, when I was examing his teeth. I gently pushed on his tiny lower front teeth and they were shaky! and very weakly attached to the gum! I am so afraid to give him any chews now. Can you guys please examine your adult yorkies front lower teeth and let me know if this is normal?? Do you think I should stop giving him chews? (I had been giving him Verbac Chlorohexatra Chews for cleaning his teeth b/c he gets build up very easily) Please help! __________________ Ashley & Maximus

10-19-2007, 10:38 PM	#2
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	Both my dogs teeth are solid with no wiggling at all. Does your dog have a lot of tartar on those teeth that are wiggling? If so it could be peridontal disease which would cause them to loosen up. He seems too young to be having problems with his teeth...unless he has some retained puppy teeth that he never lost and that's what's loose. He also could have knocked them loose somehow and if they have a chance to rest, they could tighten up again. These are just my thoughts...I'm no expert. I think you should hold off on the chews and I would recommend Petzlife spray or gel. It works great to get the teeth clean and keep them clean. A vet check probably wouldn't hurt either! __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

10-24-2007, 01:51 PM	#4
Maximus Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 53	Hi Connie, I was using Petzlife gel for about a month. The vet looked at it and said there is absolutely nothing in the ingredient that can help dog's teeth. Instead he told me to get C.E.T. toothpaste by Virbac. So, I did. I am not sure what to use on him. the CET Toothpaste or Petzlife gel. Any suggestions? __________________ Ashley & Maximus

11-01-2007, 05:24 PM	#5
mallky Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 53	loose teeth My 7 year old female yorkie all of a sudden has loose top and bottom teeth. They do have lots of tartar and I clean it myself, I am afraid of having it done because they have to anesthetize them. She has never eaten soft food only hard food. Have fed her beneful and also Iams. The vet told me to clean them with baking soda and also gave her an antibiotic that my mother took for a problem for her gums clindamicin hydrochloride drops(for dogs). I did clean her teeth with the baking soda but her teeth are still loose. Do something as fast as you can so that the poor thing can have something to eat with. I think they should always eat hard food. Good luck

11-01-2007, 05:28 PM	#6
feminvstr Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4,405	I have been using PETKIN oral liquid, put it into their fresh water everyday...its amazing and you dont have to brush their teeth! __________________ Kimberly

11-01-2007, 05:57 PM	#7
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I answered this for the OP awhile ago in a dfferent thread but wanted to answer here. Anytime there are loose adult teeth it is probably peridontal disease. This disease has to do with infection which can spread to the major organs. If your dogs teeth are wiggly, it would surprise me if the vet doesn't want to clean them and pull some. It is VERY important to get this done. My Yorkie ate mostly hard food for the first five years of her life and has stage 3-4 periodontal idsease (4 is worst). She got her teeth cleaned in January and now she is on homecooked food (which is soft) and gets her teeth brushed everyday. I wouldn't worry about feeding soft food but the teeth need to be brushed or another product (like Petzlife if it works for you) should be used. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

11-01-2007, 07:04 PM	#9
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 2,057 Blog Entries: 1	I have always brushed my dogs teeth but with small dogs it just isn't enough sometimes. I have 5 Yorkies and a Papillion and a pom/chi. The Pom/Chi mix and the Papillion just had major dental work done. They are both 9 years old and had teeth pulled and the rest cleaned. It cost 1387.00 but was worth every penny to know they will live longer and not be in any pain. Dogs do not show pain like people and loose teeth can be painful. It is better to have the teeth pulled. My 4 and a half Yorkie didn't need her teeth done. She loves her teeth brushed so they are tarter free and healthy. Both my two year old Yorkies are next as soon as I hock the family jewels! (just kidding). They both are not good about letting me brush their teeth. It is so worth having dental work done if you want to extent the life of your dog. __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkie: Rusty & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

11-02-2007, 08:07 AM	#10
drawlins27 Mommy's Lil' Miracle Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mufreesboro, TN Posts: 1,028	When you push on the lower teeth, do they move individually or together? If they move together, then he has injured the fibrous tissue that connects the two halves of the lower jaw. Think of the lower jaw as being split down the middle and connected by this tissue. When there is an injury to this tissue, the teeth can appear to be loose but it is really a slight movement in the jaw that you seeing. If you can catch the injury soon enough, the two halves of the jaw can be temporarily wired together. They can also use a metal plate to reconnect the two halves if the injury is bad enough. This type of injury is very common and you might not even know it happened. A dog that stumbles and hits his chin on a tile floor could even have this type of injury. Any type of impact to the lower jaw could cause it. As long as its only slight movement that you see, I wouldn't worry. Its very common and many dogs have this. My Bailey even has this and has no problems. Just be sure your to inform your groomer and your vet before doing dentals so they can be extra careful. __________________ I LOVE my little Furbutts! Last edited by drawlins27; 11-02-2007 at 08:10 AM.