Re: [pyrnet] Re: dentistry

["Linda Weisser" <lmweisser@olywa.net>]

I've never known a puppy who was fitted with braces, but I have seen some
pretty awful parrot mouths that improve with age and no matter how slight
the improvment, the dogs seemed to survive and thrive and live quite
comfortably til their old age.  Are these Pyr pups?

Also, parrot mouths really are a matter of incorrect (improper) jaws and
not simply of incorrect tooth placement, so I'm not quite sure how braces,
which tend to correct crooked teeth are going to help a jaw problem.

Linda

----- Original Message -----
From: sandy white <swhite2@houston.rr.com>

Has anyone any experience with Vets in Dentistry?  Some rescue puppies that
I have need braces for a severe birth defect in their bite. Has anyone any
experience with "parrot mouth?"  Can anyone recommend a vet with expertise
in this area?  I live in Houston, but can go to Austin, College Station or
?
as necessary.