My dogs canine tooth has gone pinky brown, what is wrong with it? Is it bruised and will it recover?

My Bernese MD is extremely well looked after, but a few weeks ago I noticed that her upper canine is discoloured. It was darker browny purple, but it is getting lighter, and is now more pinky coloured with a hint of brown. Could she have bruised it with a toy, or something, or worse still cracked it somehow? Is it possible to bruise a tooth? I am please to say that it is getting lighter, but will it ever get back to the beautiful ivory colour of a normal canine tooth? Her last trip to the vet was very traumatic, and I think she will have to be put under anesthetic for a check up. Please can someone help me before I go to that length, as I am frightened of anesthetic, and I really love my loyal friend and would hate to lose her.

My dogs canine tooth has gone pinky brown, what is wrong with it? Is it bruised and will it recover?
Get her back in. She can die of an abcessed tooth if that gets infected.
Reply:When things are looking better leave it alone only when thing get worse then get some pro help
Reply:it will recover soon don%26#039;t worry
Reply:I would take her in to the vet again. You can never tell whats exactly wrong because dogs, dont talk. It might be a cavity, but u never know
Reply:The only reason a tooth would become brown or pink is due to decay or trauma. Either way it will not get better on it%26#039;s own and will most likely abscess. Your local vet can remove the tooth which will be better for your dog%26#039;s health. Make sure you don%26#039;t forget to brush your dog%26#039;s teeth regularly
Reply:CALL the vet, explain the situation. If they tell you to bring her in you can always swing by first and get some anti-anxiety meds.


Though getting a sedated BMD to move might be a bit of a project...(I%26#039;m trying to visualize butt-pressing her into your vehicle - you%26#039;re getting flattened...)


Could the Dr maybe pop out and take a look at her, in the parking lot?



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