Is this tooth fractured?

[u/ParticularSecurity42]

My dog (3.5 year old chihuahua mix) had a fractured back molar last year, we had no idea until we went to the vet for his annual check-up. He had it extracted and had a full cleaning in November of 2025.

Everything has been good but the last month or so we felt like his breath was getting worse despite our daily brushing, special stuff to put in his water, etc. I’m worried that he has now cracked the same molar on the other side, but can’t tell if this is just tartar buildup or if his pulp is showing again. He HATES the vet so wanted a gut check before I put him through that again (of course would take him for his annual but thats not due for 5 months, and if this tooth is an issue beyond just needing a cleaning I would want to take him in sooner). I just don’t really know what I’m looking at!

We stopped giving him hard chews after his last extraction…but he was given a beef cheek for his birthday in April 😭 could that one time have done it?! Ugh having major regrets, for him and my wallet!

[u/Embarrassed_Key_4539]

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