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Canines form important structures at the front of the mouth.

Loss of lower canines is serious as it weakens the rostal mandibles significantly. It also allows the tongue to fall out of the mouth. This can lead to excessive drying and/or trauma to the tongue.

 
     

 

Loss of upper canines, especially in cats, causes the upper lip to fall inward. The lower canine can then occlude lateral to the displaced lip and cause excoriation or punctures.

 

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