Double rows of teeth are also called retained deciduous teeth, which means that the dog’s deciduous teeth did not fall out during tooth replacement.

Under normal circumstances, the upward eruption of the permanent teeth will stimulate the absorption of the roots of the deciduous teeth, and slowly push the deciduous teeth out, so that the deciduous teeth will fall out with the eruption of the permanent teeth. However, due to the structural problems of the dog's head bones , some dogs’ deciduous teeth and permanent teeth are not in line, so the permanent teeth cannot push the deciduous teeth out, but grow on the inside of the deciduous teeth. This way the baby teeth will remain in the mouth.

The dangers of double rows of teeth:

1. Unshed deciduous teeth will affect the normal development of permanent teeth and lead to permanent tooth deformities and malocclusion.

2. Double rows of teeth are prone to dirt accumulation! Food residues are easily left between the two juxtaposed teeth, which over time can lead to dental calculus and bad breath!

3. Bacteria breed in the mouth, causing gastrointestinal discomfort, which may lead to periodontal disease over time, and may eventually cause the dog to have difficulty eating, thus affecting its lifespan.

Solution to double rows of teeth:

1. Feed your dog dry dog ​​food from two months onwards and avoid eating soft food. Be sure to ensure your dog’s calcium intake during the teething period. In addition, if the dog eats animal liver or meat as its main food for a long time, it should supplement calcium in an appropriate amount.

2. It is best for owners to pay attention to the changes in their dogs during the period when their teeth are changing, to see if they can change all their teeth normally on their own. If not, they should use human help to help them in time. Give your dog more chewing gum, use strings to play tug-of-war games, and often use your hands to help your dog move its deciduous teeth to loosen them.

3. A dog’s deciduous teeth can generally be removed before one year old. It is not recommended to extract deciduous teeth for dogs before one year old. A dog’s gums are one piece, so removing one tooth may cause the gums to loosen, which is detrimental to other teeth.

4. If your dog still maintains a double row of teeth after it is over one year old, you should take it to the hospital to have its deciduous teeth extracted.