Monday, October 3, 2011
Benny’s Post Dental Update
First, I want to apologize for not updating you all before now. I hope no one was worried....
Second, I want to warn those that have a weak stomach not to scroll all the way down as I have included the before & after photos from Benny's procedure. In the photos you will see that his teeth were yucky in the before pick and cleaned up in the after shot. But the squeamish part is where it is clear to see that he is intubated. If that will make you nervous to see, don't peek.
So, Benjamin had his dental cleaning and it really went a lot better than I had hoped for! Since I know how anxious he gets and so as to shorten the length of time that he had a rumbly in his tummy (to quote Winnie the Pooh) I had asked if he could be first. This was indeed possible. I had to drop him around 7:30 AM. By 9:30 AM I was already getting the phone call saying that he was in recovery. Wow! That was quick! I was so happy to have it be all done that early in the day.
They shared that they had to remove 3 teeth altogether. As you can see below. One was pretty discolored and the other two were causing problems since his gums had receded to expose the nerves. So, out they had to come. I am not sure who has had to have more teeth pulled (or have naturally fallen out) Ben or Luna. I think at this point it is really too close to call. Henry hasn't needed to have hardly any teeth (if any at all) come out. I truly think that it has something to do with the size of the pug. Since Henry is bigger and has a larger head, I think that helps accommodate the teeth in his mouth. The smaller the head, the more compressed the teeth have to be in that little noggin. They all start with the same number of teeth right? Makes sense to me, but I am no vet. (I merely play one at home.)
The most wonderful thing about this experience this time is how easily Benjamin came out of the anaesthetic. When they called me at 9:30 they said he was already alert an looking around. Then they called again around 1:00 and they were like, uh, Benny's ready to go home! (Pick up time is typically 3:30-4) but it sounded like he was already bouncing off the walls! I was happy that he all awake and bubbly but I was still working. Yikes! But what better excuse to have to leave for a short day than to take care of my Baby Benny.
Benny's Teeth Before:
Benny's Teeth After:
Heather
10/03/2011
Awww, Baby Ben - sounds like you had a successful surgery and were on the mend quick as could be, YAY! It is so wonderful to hear how quickly you “came to” and now your mouth is tidy and clean! BIG post-dentist (lol) kiss to you sweet boy!