Encapsulated teeth

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anyone had any experience? My 2 year old was absolutely normal yesterday morning when I turned her out and she came back in looking like this....
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It actually looks worse in real life and she has some swelling on the front of her face. I called the vet who said to keep an eye on her for about 10 days and if still the same he will come out. So what do you think, encapsulated teeth or something else? She's eating fine and is completely normal otherwise so Im not too worried (yet).
 
Thankyou so much for your reply and the pics are an added bonus! It does look very similar to Madams lumpy jaw and Im hoping we wont need to operate. Your boy is spectacular and Im sure you have every reason to be proud of him. I will let you know the outcome.
Once more, thanks. M.x
 
dental cysts (bumps) are very common in 2-4 year olds because in a 2 year old the root is not fully formed; as the tooth errupts the root will continue to develop when space becomes available. However, should a baby tooth (cap) become retained (stuck), the root is looking for space to develop and causes youngster dental cysts which the horse usually grows out of providing all the caps are shed/pulled. Due to this bump forming very quickly it could be an abcess developing in which case you need to wait for it to drain and then the vet will come and usually prescribe antibiotics. This area then needs to be monitored and if it re abcesses then it would be advisable to x ray and see whats going on in the root.

So, wait and see what happens.......keep us informed! Try not to worry too much, there is a hell of a lot going on in their mouth at this age!
 
One thing I cant quite see though is whether the swelling is boney directly under the row of teeth or is it a soft swelling between the lower jaw bones under the tongue? If so it could be swelling of the submandibular lymph nodes and would be painful to touch?
 
the swelling is directly below/on the boney ridge of the jaw bone. For the moment its cold and not painful although she doesnt like it being poked and prodded. Mucking out is like going on a treasure hunt, the treasure is a molar tooth (or two)! I have most of Toms baby teeth and I had my people teeth dentist grind the roots flat of one of his molars and insert a silver clip. I wear it on a chain as a lucky pendant, people seem to like it till they know what it is!
Thanks V, will keep you up to date on her teething. M.x
 
the caps are shed by hydrostatic pressure with the root pressing against the aveola bone and against the cap as it absorbs the dentine and roots of the cap,,normally nothing to worry about just get a edt to check his caps ect ect

chris
 
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