Black teeth

[nadianasralla]

Hey all! I noticed my sweet lotus has black teeth. I schedule an appointment for him next week but wasn’t sure if this is something I should be worried about.

 

[Sadie]

Hey all! I noticed my sweet lotus has black teeth. I schedule an appointment for him next week but wasn’t sure if this is something I should be worried about.

I would get him in - are you feeding dubia roaches-- usually crunchy bugs will keep food particles off the teeth- what is his diet?
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[Skybug]

Yea he needs a teeth cleaning for shure, do you feed mealworms? They cause plaque buildup.

 

[nadianasralla]

I would get him in - are you feeding dubia roaches-- usually crunchy bugs will keep food particles off the teeth- what is his diet?
www.arav.org
Try that website for a reptile vet in your area--

Yes, Dubai roaches, super worms, nutrigrub, hornworms and greens. Thank you for the referral!

 

[nadianasralla]

Yea he needs a teeth cleaning for shure, do you feed mealworms? They cause plaque buildup.

I feed him super worms, can I do the teeth cleaning myself?

 

[Sadie]

I feed him super worms, can I do the teeth cleaning myself?

I believe so let me check w/ some others there is a gel like toothpaste I have heard that can be used let me check I will get back w/ you

 

[Sadie]

I believe so let me check w/ some others there is a gel like toothpaste I have heard that can be used let me check I will get back w/ you

Here is what the friend of mine said about the teeth
They get some darkening along their teeth and gums naturally. It isn't necessarily a problem for them. It can help if they eat crunchy bugs for a bit like roaches or dermestid beetles/cleaner crew because the shells are a bit abrasive. If it seems to be bothering them you can try to use maxiguard gel applied to their teeth and gums with a q-tip. It won't really dissolve or remove buildup but is an oral cleanser that will help prevent bacterial buildup or infection.

 

[nadianasralla]

I believe so let me check w/ some others there is a gel like toothpaste I have heard that can be used let me check I will get back w/ you

Thank you so much!!

 

[nadianasralla]

Here is what the friend of mine said about the teeth
They get some darkening along their teeth and gums naturally. It isn't necessarily a problem for them. It can help if they eat crunchy bugs for a bit like roaches or dermestid beetles/cleaner crew because the shells are a bit abrasive. If it seems to be bothering them you can try to use maxiguard gel applied to their teeth and gums with a q-tip. It won't really dissolve or remove buildup but is an oral cleanser that will help prevent bacterial buildup or infection.

I really appreciate you looking into this for me. Thank you so much!