Hay stuck at incisor gum line - dental pig care

[Dilly's Piggies]

Our coming up 4 year old boar has always been a dental pig, he got an abscess at a young age which was successfully treated and he hasn't needed any more treatment since, just supportive care. However his incisors look a little long and are twisting slightly so he is going to have them trimmed soon. But today I noticed he has some hay stuck near the gum line on his bottom incisors, I tried to remove it but he isn't having any of it, keeps biting whatever goes near his mouth lol! Any tips on how to dislodge it? I don't want it to cause any issues so better to remove it.

 

[sport_billy]

@furryfriends (TEAS) @Jaycey @helen105281 @Wiebke

 

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

Our coming up 4 year old boar has always been a dental pig, he got an abscess at a young age which was successfully treated and he hasn't needed any more treatment since, just supportive care. However his incisors look a little long and are twisting slightly so he is going to have them trimmed soon. But today I noticed he has some hay stuck near the gum line on his bottom incisors, I tried to remove it but he isn't having any of it, keeps biting whatever goes near his mouth lol! Any tips on how to dislodge it? I don't want it to cause any issues so better to remove it.

I would very careful, as it could be imbedded into the gum and you are risking an infection getting in. I would be inclined to get a vet to deal with it.

 

[Wiebke]

I agree with @furryfriends (TEAS) re the removal of the hay.

If the incisors are too long (i.e. have uneven or slanted edges or are growing inwards and are no longer meeting), please make sure that your vet is checking the back teeth for overgrowing spurs. In a balanced dental system, the front teeth are self-sharpening and don't need any clipping whatsoever (the same goes for rabbits). For the uninitiated vet, especially the lower incisors always look too long.

 

[Dilly's Piggies]

I managed to get the hay out, he's fine, thanks everyone, it was worrying!