Dog Braces? It’s Possible!
Orthodontics is not the best-known medical procedure among veterinarians, but now a revolution has arrived in the world of braces: the new braces for dogs. Yes, as you read, if your dog has any deformity in his teeth, there is already a solution for it.
We are going to dedicate this article to tell you why these braces were created, how much they cost and how to get them. Do not lose detail, surely even if it is out of curiosity you are interested.
Why the idea of braces
Dogs, like people, can have dental deformities caused by different variants such as:
- Mouth injuries
- Periodontal disease
- Defects in the tissues of the mouth
- Wear
- Fractures
- Natal failure
Until recently there was no viable solution to solve this problem that more than aesthetics must be solved for health. In case of malformations, it could make it difficult for the animal to hold food and chew, so it would choose to eat only large pieces, which could cause digestion problems.
Braces for dogs are born
Jim Moore is a dog dentist who made braces for dogs fashionable thanks to some photos on social networks. The photo itself showed a dog wearing braces that Jim Moore himself had put on.
Depending on the type of dental malformation of the animal, there are different treatments such as silicone brackets, others made of metal and even in some cases the brackets can be omitted, correcting the defects in other ways.
Although people in most cases wear braces for aesthetics, Jim Moore reinforces the idea that in the case of dogs it has nothing to do with aesthetics but health.
Superformed fangs can cause wounds in the animal’s mouth, even forming fistulas. The malformation could also cause stomach and digestive problems.
How do I know if my dog needs braces?
If you have noticed a badly placed tooth or fang in your dog’s mouth, the best option to know if he needs braces is to take him to the veterinarian, who can guide you or redirect you to a dog dentist.
The reasons why braces could be prescribed for your dog are the following:
- Malocclusion. This is when your dog by birth or a blow cannot make his jaws fit as they should.
- Linguoversion. It is the name given to the malformation caused by the lower fangs growing inward.
- Canines in lance. This is the name given to the fact that the upper fangs grow outwards.
In all these cases, the insertion of braces in your pet will be necessary.
Braces treatments for dogs can cost up to two thousand dollars, a price similar to braces for people.
Is it a race problem?
In some cases yes. The flat and broad-headed breeds tend to have orthodontic problems although they are not always so marked as to put on braces for dogs.
You have to observe your pet and perceive if there have been changes or if the malformation is greater than you thought.
There are also small breeds that shed milk teeth later and that means that there is not enough space to grow, malforming other teeth.
It is good news to know that problems that seem unimportant but do have it, are beginning to have a solution. And it is that sometimes it has been believed that there are problems similar to ours that affect our pets but that cannot cause harm. This great invention has shown that yes and that they have a solution, why not give it to them then?
The puppy who was the protagonist of social networks and who was a pioneer (at least the pioneer that was known publicly) in trying braces for dogs is having many improvements in his teeth, which would have caused him serious problems if he had not had a remedy .
This new technique will surely alleviate a lot of pain and prevent many health problems for thousands of dogs around the world.
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