Can dogs get braces?

Can a dog get braces for their teeth? Truth be told, braces are available for dogs. A veterinarian orthodontist can perform this procedure. However, braces are only put on a dog's teeth in certain situations. read more

Dog braces can run between $1500 and $4000 USD. If your budget can take the bite, this is usually very effective for a dog to no longer have dental discomfort. In cases of severe misalignment, the only other options is to have teeth removed, which can cause additional issues. read more

Each dog has 42 teeth. The number of teeth will be the same whether a dog is a small, medium or large breed. There are 12 incisor teeth which are very sharp and there for a purpose aside from biting. These sharp incisors were perfect for hunting down and tearing food apart. read more

Braces can help dogs who are dealing with everything from crowded teeth to cancer. One of the most common issues they’re used to address is a condition called linguoversion, when the teeth are pushed back towards the tongue. read more