Simba's canine tooth fell out!

I'm so worried when i found out my cat just lost 2 of his fangs.. I noticed this when he was yawning and i was like.. "Oh shit! Where is your teeth???" (Dont feel strange, talking with cat is so normal) ^____^

I quickly get him and lay him down on my lap.. I tried to open his mouth although he doesnt really let me look at it.. Hey! He's just 5 months old, and i keep thinking will his tooth grow back?? I hope he's not in pain, but seeing him still eating his dry food without a problem certainly made me feel much more relieved..

I did read some articles about this and thank God it's totally NORMAL.. =)))

Can you see it? Missing fang on the upper right and the bottom left, pity Simba.. =((

Do you guys know, actually cats are just like humans. They have 2 sets of teeth, kitten (deciduous) teeth and adult (permanent) teeth. Kitten teeth begin to fall out around three months of age..

Here are some informations for your reference..

WHAT AGE DOES A KITTEN GET IT'S TEETH?

Baby Teeth:

• 2 weeks: Deciduous incisors (the small teeth at the front) begin to come in.
• 3 - 4 weeks: Deciduous canines (the long, pointy teeth next to the front teeth) begin to come in.
• 4 - 6 weeks: Deciduous pre-molars (also known biscupids, these are the teeth located between the canine and molar teeth)  begin to come in.
• 8 weeks: All baby teeth have come in.

Adult teeth:

• 12 - 16 weeks: Incisors come in.
• 4 - 6 months: Canines, pre-molars & molars come in.
• 7 months: All adult teeth should be fully developed.

HOW MANY TEETH DOES A CAT HAVE? 

Kittens have 26 teeth, adult cats have 30.

From time to time, the adult tooth will emerge before the baby tooth has fallen out. This is known as shark or retained teeth and is quite common. If you notice that your cat has two teeth in the one spot you should take it to the veterinarian who will be able to extract the baby tooth.

CAT TOOTH DISEASES 

There are several diseases that can affect cat teeth, including;

• Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums)
• Endodontic disease (inflammation of the dental pulp)
• Periodontal disease (caused by a build up of plaque on the teeth, pockets are formed between gums & teeth & there is bone loss)
• Tooth abscess
• Stomatitis

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR CAT'S TEETH

Regularly give your cat either raw chicken necks or wings, chunky pieces of raw beef which the cat really has to gnaw on.

Regularly clean your cat's teeth. You will need to purchase a special cat toothpaste from your vet. Never use human toothpaste on cats. It is a good idea to start cleaning your cat's teeth from as early an age as possible.

Regularly check your cat's teeth for signs of disease such as red & inflamed gums, bad breath, tartar on the teeth, missing teeth etc. If you notice anything, seek veterinary attention immediately.

Resource: http://www.cat-world.com.au/cat-teeth