Back in September when she first arrived, we knew Mabel was unique. From her tiger striped legs to her multi-colored mane to her one cloudy eye, Mabel has things that made her special wherever you look. And at her dental, we would come to find out that those unique traits extended to the inside as well. You see, Mabel is missing one of her bottom molars. As a result, the tooth on the top (stalag-tooth) has nothing to grind against, which has allowed it to run wild. And by run wild we mean, grow without check. The tooth in question has to be the longest we’ve ever seen — even our vets were pretty astounded.
Unfortunately, it cannot be filed down all at once. To take too much off risks disturbing the pulp cavities within, which could lead to abscessing and other problems down the line. To cut this tooth down to size, properly, will take time. Consequently, Mabel will see the dentist every 3 months or so. She has already been seen twice, and though it will take a while before that tooth is looking normal, we have already made some progress.
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- October 2024
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- February 2025
In the meantime, this Long Tooth doesn’t affect Mabel’s quality of life at all — and sure doesn’t stop her from having an appetite!
