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Tracy Morris
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hi I am looking for advise please. I have had rabbits for many years and I have 3 at the moment. Nibbles unfortunately has had a problem with his teeth since he was a baby, in the end we made the decision to have his teeth removed. he was fine for 6 months and then it happened they grew back. hey we are going back to the vets and I was shown how to trim teeth but now I think his jaw is more miss aliened and he is in pain , he also has a snotty nose. what do you think I should do, shall I bite the bullet and have them taken out again, I just don't want to have him in pain.. he is eating but I am at a loss :bunnynurse:Tracy
 
Runny noses suggest another dental problem and if he's in pain he could stop eating and go into GI status. I would take him straight back to the vet for a full dental check up and see what options your vet will give you

Good luck and keep is updated
 
Did they trim the teeth the first time or file them down, or did they think they had fully removed them?

Yes, a runny nose can be suggestive of dental disease. I don't think if the teeth were fully removed they could have grown back. If maybe full removal would be a good option; what has the vet be recommending?
 
An animal dentist who worked on one of my rabbit's teeth for many years did tell me that teeth can, and many times do grow back after being excised. If there is even a miniscule piece of the tooth remaining it is capable of returning. As far as I know this is not something that the dentist/vet has any control over. My Holland lop had molars grow back after being excised.
Probably should get full mouth x-rays on this rabbit. The infection could be infected tooth roots, gum disease, an infected tooth or something not related to the teeth ( but probably is.)
Best to have a very rabbit knowledgeable dentist /vet review the x-rays and give you an opinion Some teeth may have to come out due to infection and you may need to have some of them filed to ensure the rabbit is pain free and able to eat. Probably need antibiotics also for the infection.

Trimming teeth is really not recommended as it places pressure on the pulp and often can cause the root to die thus creating another problem. Some vets drill with a dremel but this also carries risks and filing is the optimal approach (although total excision is also an option)
Teeth problems are a life -long issue for a rabbit and if you are going to commit to it it is best to attempt to get the most knowledgeable folks that you can involved. Seems like having another total excision may be another option down the road, however, best to find out exactly what you are dealing with before going that route.
 
Angieluv is a real expert on bunny tooth problems from her long experience. I agree on the x-rays and bunny dentistry specialist (if you can find one).
 
Did they trim the teeth the first time or file them down, or did they think they had fully removed them?

Yes, a runny nose can be suggestive of dental disease. I don't think if the teeth were fully removed they could have grown back. If maybe full removal would be a good option; what has the vet be recommending?

Scrap what I said previously, I'd never heard of the teeth growing back however I have not personally dealt with dental disease in my bunnies. Good to know!
 

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