The average adult dog should have 42 teeth in their mouth. They have 20 teeth on their upper
jaw and 22 teeth on the bottom jaw. This can be further classified to 12 incisors, 4 canines, 16
pre-molars, and 10 molars. Most dogs should have 42 teeth, however this can often vary for a
number of reasons.

Is My Dog Missing a Tooth?

If your adult dog has fewer than 42 teeth, then they may have either lost a tooth due to a
breakage, previous extraction, or may have never developed the tooth to begin with. Common
reasons for broken teeth are chewing on objects too hard for your dog’s teeth.

How Many Teeth Do Puppies Have?

Unlike adult dogs, puppies only have 28 deciduous or “baby” teeth. They have 12 incisors, 4
canines, and 12 pre-molars. Puppies should begin eruption of the deciduous teeth around 1
month of age and should have all of the adult dentition erupting by 6 months of age.

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If your dog has broken or missing teeth, please call us to schedule an oral examination today.

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