My 6 year old cat has recently lost his top left fang. We noticed today, but he seems to have lost it about a month ago. He showed no symptoms of discomfort or anything of the sort, and shows none now even when we prod the area of the missing tooth. I understand that infection may occur with exposed gums, but since he has been missing the tooth for a month now, I feel like he would have been infected by now. He has acted normal this entire time, and I would like to not visit a vet due to COVID.

Updated On June 19th, 2020

Pet's info: Cat | Bombay | Male | neutered | 13 lbs

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

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Thank you for submitting your question regarding Pongo. I recommend that he sees a veterinarian soon. Make sure that you are comfortable doing so. You can ask about COVID protocols before heading to your appointment. Most hospitals are working hard to keep clients and staff are safe. If he lost a tooth, he likely has advanced dental disease. He will most likely need to go under anesthesia to have his teeth cleaned and x-rays taken of the mouth. The veterinarian will then be able to let you know if additional extractions will be needed. If dental disease is treated, it will improve his quality of life. Cats are good at hiding signs of illness so it can be difficult to judge their discomfort level at home. I hope this information helps!

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