Generalized Tooth Wear in a Dog Attrition vs. Abrasion

This is a Pit Bull rescue and foster that presented for evaluation last week. Note the severe generalized wear. The wear is due to abrasion (tooth on anything but other teeth) vs attrition tooth on tooth) All of the teeth were worn with multiple teeth severely affected. The right mandibular first molar and the right maxillary fourth upper premolar were the most severely affected and causing the most pain and were extracted. Multiple additional teeth are causing pain and must be addressed at a separate visit due to finances. We are blessed with those that take on these burdens for the sake of our abused and unfortunate pets.

Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
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