Broken Tooth?

[Storm1974]

Yesterday when we were doing the boys' health checks, we noticed that Leo had one of his bottom tooth shorter than the other, as if it had broken off!

Will we need to make an appointment with the vets to have the other one trimmed down to the same level? If so, how much do these things generally cost please?

He's eating fine, but obviously he shouldn't have one tooth a lot longer than the other one, so we're a bit worried!

 

[Piggies&buns]

Is the broken one still firm in the gum and still visible above the gum line?
If so then it should be absolutely fine - the broken one should simply grow back to its normal length over the coming weeks. Nothing should need to be done as long as the remaining part of the tooth is healthy.
You certainly don’t want the other tooth to be filed down as then he could then struggle to pick up food.

Guinea Lynx :: Broken Teeth

 

[Storm1974]

Yes it is still firm and visible above the gum line.

Thanks, we'll keep an eye on it!

 

[Urmel]

As long as there are no other problems, the teeth even themselves out. There is a chance that the tooth next to the broken one also breaks off, since the lone bit is less supported. If that happens, it's also not the end of the world, but would be advisable to go to a vet, because the opposing teeth may need to be shortened so the bite grows back evenly. You may also need to finely slice or grate veggies for a while. But for now, just monitor his eating, and check his mouth regularly to make sure the other tooth is still there, and nothing is poking anywhere and causing infections.