Ceylon / Topaz teeth

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Ceylon / Topaz teeth

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Bella, 3yrs old and 6" long has had this tooth problem on and of for a couple of months. I think she might have broken one biting the ocean rocks. She eats well and acts as normal. I've only had one reply from exotic vets in S.Yorks and that was disappointing. Is there anyone that has had this experience before?
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You need to load your image to a site like, Image Shack & link them here.
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebInde ... tistry.htm
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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Pufferpunk wrote: Mon Apr 04, 2022 2:16 pm You need to load your image to a site like, Image Shack & link them here.
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebInde ... tistry.htm
Thanks @Pufferpunk. Images now sorted. Google image storage didn't work as I thought. Looking for advice on tooth upper teeth condition. I'm not confident enough to attempt dentistry yet. I'm hoping that there isn't really a problem. The two others in with her don't have visible teeth like Bella does except when they want to show them.
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No one can help me?
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It appears 1 of the plates has broken off. It should grow back. Even if it doesn't, he will be fine as long as he's eating.
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