Guest FireHorse Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 (edited) Our new boy, Trey, has the grayest teeth I've ever seen. They're clean--cleaned a couple weeks ago--but they're gray. The vet says that either he had tetracycline as a puppy, or his mom had distemper when he was in utero. Of the two, tetracycline seems more likely, although obviously, we'll never know. My question is, does this impact the quality of his teeth any? Is there anything I should be watching out for-soft and easily broken, acquires crud easily and need cleaned a lot, anything like that? Or is this just a discoloration/stain? Edited November 6, 2010 by FireHorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Wow, dogs get that too? Huh. I myself have childhood-tetracycline teeth and hate it. But it's just staining, doesn't cause any problems. My teeth do tend to get a lot of plaque buildup but I don't think that's related in any way. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Just cosmetic! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Yes, it is just cosmetic. Same situation with Wayne, but he has strong healthy teeth and gums Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phall Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 My Faye is the same way. Her teeth are grey - even after a cleaning. Her brother's teeth are the same way. Other than the color, her teeth are fine and no special care is needed. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 My Cash has the same thing. She's a blue brindle, so her teeth match her color. Not appealing, but they are otherwise in great shape. She hasn't needed a dental in seveal years. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicocat Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Our new boy, Trey, has the grayest teeth I've ever seen. They're clean--cleaned a couple weeks ago--but they're gray. The vet says that either he had tetracycline as a puppy, or his mom had distemper when he was in utero. Of the two, tetracycline seems more likely, although obviously, we'll never know. My question is, does this impact the quality of his teeth any? Is there anything I should be watching out for-soft and easily broken, acquires crud easily and need cleaned a lot, anything like that? Or is this just a discoloration/stain? My girl Survey has tetracycline teeth. Her mother was on antibiotics when she was in utero. She gets very little tarter and although her teeth stay that telltale grey they appear to be very strong and don't require cleaning very often. Quote Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1017 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Robin is the same. He has yucky-colored teeth (almost brownish-green), but they're actually pretty healthy and stay clean pretty easily. He hasn't needed a dental in a long time... Quote Cathy & Calvin (DOB 9/18/13). Always missing my angel Robin (Abdo Bullard). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I have three with gray teeth. In our case, I'm not sure about the tetracycline as puppy and I know distemper was not an issue with the Moms. I am firmly convinced that our discolored teeth came from crappy well water as puppies. Our guys teeth seem fairly healthy otherwise. I have definitely had a Grey with crappier teeth. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) I have three with gray teeth. In our case, I'm not sure about the tetracycline as puppy and I know distemper was not an issue with the Moms. I am firmly convinced that our discolored teeth came from crappy well water as puppies. Elvis are way past grey -- they are almost sort of swamp water green all over. I've really never seen such dark teeth. He had a dental in January. Never thought about it but certainly am in agreement with the crappy well water theory. In the smaller communities in West Texas where rural residents use crappy well water from the aquifier as opposed to "city water" you can most certainly see the difference in humans teeth. In junior high kids were teased because of their "brown water teeth" or something to that effect. The mottled or discolored teeth branded one as a rural hayseed to the bullies. If you want to water your dog at the National Greyhound Association kennels you're going to use a hand pump outside to bring up the water so it may be common on the farms too. Edited November 7, 2010 by Hubcitypam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FireHorse Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Thanks, guys. I knew you would know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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