losing teeth

Question
I have a pb who is 1 1/2.  He has been fantastic but lately he is a little fussy.  We have noticed teeth on the floor where he sleeps.  Is this ok.  I hope this accounts for his mood he has been in.  Thank you for any info you can give me.
Pamela

Answer
Pigs have three sets of teeth. Each time a new set of teeth erupt, the previous set of temporary (or "baby") teeth fall out. The last of the permanent adult teeth erupt when the pig is about 18 to 22 months old. So what you've found is the last of piggy's temporary teeth.

Considering how many teeth young pigs have and loose, it's surprising that more people don't find their pigs lost temporary teeth. It's possible that the pigs swallow them, or tend too loose them while rooting outside.

I like to save these teeth. Scrub the tooth well with toothpaste and a toothbrush and let it dry.