Malocclusion Treatment

While extraction of the bottom canines is possible, we have other options that are able to preserve much more function.

The most common treatments are crown reduction and vital pulp therapy, extraction of a tooth on the upper jaw to make room and orthodontic treatment to move the teeth to a correct location 

For some pets, we are able to extract a small, unimportant tooth on the upper jaw to make space for the bottom canine to fit, other times we will opt to shorten the bottom canine tooth but preserve it. This eliminates the trauma but preserves a great deal of the function. We are also able, in some circumstances, to perform orthodontic correction to move teeth to a normal or non-traumatic position.

Malocclusion treatment is highly individual, so the best thing is to have a consultation to discuss the specific options that are appropriate for your pet.