Extra Upper Incisor

[Sparky]

Zoe has an extra incisor that looks like it is a permanent tooth behind the row of teeth on the roof of her mouth. How should we deal with this? Do we need to have it removed?

[spidey]

Does the vet say that it's an adult tooth?

[leonberger]

If you plan to show the dog, you should have your vet look at it to make sure it isn't crowding the adult tooth and pushing it out of line. If you don't plan to show the dog, let it be for now but watch it to make shure it isn't becomming a problem. If it is just a baby tooth, it may or may not need to be removed. Your vet can make a much better decision than anyone who cannot actually see the tooth.

[frontierrots]

My Molly has an extra upper incisor and she's V rated. HOWEVER, hers is in a line with all the others. PERFECTLY in line as a matter of fact. So perfect that unless you count you almost can't notice it

If the tooth is in the roof of the mouth instead of in a row in the gums then it is not proper and a good vet should take a look at it tosee if it will cause any problems