Common Problems . . .

Broken Tooth

This is what a fractured canine looks like. Note that there is not much tooth structure missing, but the canal (the red spot at the tip) is exposed. The fact that this canal is red means that the tooth is still partially alive, if it were black it would be dead and infected. If this is a mature dog (>18 months) root canal is the procedure of choice. If it is a young dog (<18 months) a vital pulpotomy should probably be performed, this is a relative emergency and you should call right away.