Believe it or not and it is not the best known veterinary procedure today, little by little the development of braces or canine orthodontics is being introduced. Although at first it may seem a superficiality, this technique is useful in dogs that have deformities in their teeth and cause them discomfort and problems when eating. Luckily, there is already a solution for it .
Imagine that, observing your dog since he is a puppy, you notice a serious bite problem that prevents him from eating well and that leads to serious choking on very large pieces of food. You wouldn’t like it right? Previously, this problem would not have a permanent clear solution, but rather oral correction methods to alleviate the problem somewhat. Nowadays, luckily, canine orthodontics is being developed in a very feasible way to help our furry dogs in their dental deformations.
But… Are braces necessary? Well, the dog at its birth or in its later development can suffer a series of oral alterations that generate significant discomfort such as: mouth injuries, wear, fractures, periodontal diseases or defects in the tissues of the mouth. These alterations can trigger a repeated bad bite of the animal that leads to a serious dental deformity, so its need, despite not being highly frequent, is notable, since without the device the animal could derive problems such as not eating well , not chewing well or ingesting food in very large sizes that hinders its digestion, causing internal problems in the long run.
They help improve the quality of life of our pet
Veterinarian Jim Moore was the first to introduce this new method of helping dog dental health. Depending on the dog’s problem, orthodontics can be made of silicone, metal or even, depending on the degree of deformity, other oral correction treatments are chosen. He was in charge of placing the orthodontics on the dog that we can see in the images (Via: Twitter @donvergalargajr).
It is important that we understand that this correction method is not applied to dogs for aesthetics but rather for their own health and that our dog will need it if he has malocclusion (poor jaw closure), linguoversion (the lower fangs grow inward ) or the canines (fangs) out (as it can cause injuries).
There are breeds that, clearly, will be more likely to need this treatment, such as the “flat” breeds or with wider heads, due to the shape of their jaw.
It is estimated that the price is similar to the orthodontics of the people with the difference that the breed and oral measurements of the animal must be taken into account.
In conclusion, you should observe your pet’s bite and teeth to see if, at some point in his life or at that very moment, it is necessary for him to put on braces to improve his quality of life since it is finally possible.
