I didn't realize when Sebastian had his right upper canine tooth removed (1 of 6 extracted due to FORLs) that it would cause the right lower canine tooth to constantly stab his upper lip. The vet said the removal of the upper canine may cause minor issues with opening and closing, but I wasn't really sure exactly what she meant. Sebastian now has this raw sore that won't go away because of the repeated stabbing. I'm hoping the area eventually "toughens up," kind of like when humans get braces, but it's already been about two months.
I've tried to dab it with a gentle homemade saline, but he just licks it off (of course).
It was difficult to get a good pic. It actually doesn't look that bad here, but there are some occasions when he closes his mouth too quickly and/or too hard and the sore will bleed.
I've tried to dab it with a gentle homemade saline, but he just licks it off (of course).
It was difficult to get a good pic. It actually doesn't look that bad here, but there are some occasions when he closes his mouth too quickly and/or too hard and the sore will bleed.