|
Estimated Condition of Cat's Teeth
Throughout Life |
|
2-4
weeks |
Deciduous
(baby) incisors coming, no noticeable tooth growth.
|
|
3-4
weeks
|
Deciduous
(baby) canines coming.
|
|
4-6 weeks |
Deciduous
(baby) premolars coming on lower jaw.
Deciduous (baby) incisors and premolars coming.
|
|
8
weeks |
All deciduous (baby)
teeth are in. |
|
4
months
|
Permanent
incisors coming,
no noticeable permanent tooth growth.
|
|
4-5 months |
Permanent
canines, premolars, and molars.
Permanent incisors coming; some growth of premolars and molars.
|
|
5-7 months |
All
permanent teeth in by 6 months.
Permanent canines, premolars, and molars; all teeth in by 7 months.
|
|
1
year
|
Teeth
white and clean.
|
|
1-2
years
|
Teeth
may appear dull with some tartar build-up
(yellowing) on back
teeth.
|
|
3-5 years |
Teeth
show more tartar build-up (on all teeth) and
some tooth wear.
|
|
5-10
years
|
Teeth
show increased wear and disease pigment may be visible on gums.
|
|
10-15
years
|
Teeth
are worn and show heavy tartar build-up; some teeth may be missing.
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