Breed Predisposition to Oral Disease: The Boxer Part 2

Impacted teeth:

• What are impacted teeth?
• Impacted teeth remain below the surface and not exposed in the mouth.
• The most common impacted teeth are the mandibular first premolars.

Breed Predisposition to Oral Disease: Spotlight on The Boxer

The Boxer currently ranks as one of the most popular dogs in the United States. They are instinctive guardians that love to be with their people.  They are also well known for multiple oral health problems.  The most common oral health concerns for Boxers are: supernumerary teeth, impacted teeth, dentigerous cyst, gingival hyperplasia, fibromatous epulis and attrition.  Some of these conditions are genetic in nature and cannot be prevented.  Treatment depends on the severity of the problem.

Supernumerary teeth:

• What are supernumerary teeth?