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Dogs are toothless at birth. Their '''deciduous''' teeth are complete and functional within 2 months of birth in most breeds. '''Permanent''' teeth are complete and funtional by the end of the 7th month.

Dogs are toothless at birth. The '''deciduous''' teeth are complete and functional within 2 months of birth in most breeds. '''Permanent''' teeth are complete and funtional by the end of the 7th month.

The formula for '''deciduous''' teeth: 2 (i3/3 c1/1 p3/3)   

Formula for '''deciduous''' teeth: 2 (i3/3 c1/1 p3/3)   

The formula for '''permanent''' teeth: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P4/4 M2/3)   

Formula for '''permanent''' teeth: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P4/4 M2/3)   

====Canine Teeth====

====Canine Teeth====

====Incisors====

====Incisors====

They have a single [[Enamel Organ#Root|root]].

Incisors have a single [[Enamel Organ#Root|root]].

====Premolars====

====Premolars====

The premolars are irregular and closely-spaced. They are more complex and larger caudally.

Premolars are irregular and closely-spaced. They are more complex and larger caudally.

====Molars====

====Molars====

The molars are broader than the premolars. The large flat surface is used for grinding.

The molars are broader than the premolars. The large flat surface is used for grinding.

==Breed Differences==

==Breed Differences==

[[Category:Dog - Alimentary System]]

[[Category:Dog - Alimentary System]]

[[Category:Oral Examination]]

[[Category:Oral Examination]]

[[Category:To Do - Dentistry preMars]]

[[Category:To Do - Mars Check]]