Regular visual inspection of your pet’s mouth and teeth is an important part of your pet’s home dental care routine. If you notice that one or more of their teeth is an abnormal color, it is essential to discuss this change with your primary care veterinarian or board-certified veterinary dentist (a specialist). Discolored teeth can be a sign of oral problems and should be addressed promptly to prevent complications. What Causes Discolored Teeth? Discolored teeth most often occur when the tooth is no longer vital, meaning that the pulp inside the tooth has died. This can occur due to trauma, f ..read more

Mt. Laurel, NJ – April 10, 2023 — The Mt. Laurel, NJ office of Veterinary Dentistry Specialists (VDS), a veterinary dentistry and oral surgery practice, has added board-certified veterinary cardiologist Megan King, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology), to its roster of dental and anesthesia specialists. Adding comprehensive outpatient veterinary cardiology services makes VDS the first and only veterinary dentistry and oral surgery practice in the nation with anesthesiology and cardiology specialists available to care for each patient. Cardiology services are also available for pet patients who do not nee ..read more

Maintaining good oral hygiene is just as important for our pets as it is for us. However, even with regular cleaning, a pet’s tooth may need to be extracted for various reasons. Extraction, or surgical removal of a tooth, can be performed by a primary care veterinarian or board-certified veterinary dentist (a specialist), while a pet is under general anesthesia. This procedure may be an important part of a pet’s dental treatment plan and would be necessary to treat several dental conditions. For many pets, extraction of a diseased tooth results in significant pain relief and a return to good o ..read more

February is Pet Dental Health Month — the perfect time to start a fresh new dental care routine for your pet! Starting an at-home dental care routine is an important part of responsible pet ownership. Just like humans, pets require regular dental care to maintain healthy teeth and gums, prevent dental disease, and avoid associated health problems. By starting a simple and consistent routine, you can help ensure your pet’s teeth and gums stay healthy, reduce the risk of dental disease, and ultimately, enhance your pet’s quality of life. Brushing Teeth The best way to prevent dental disease is b ..read more

One of the main concerns pet owners have about dental procedures is their pets undergoing anesthesia. While anesthesia does carry some inherent risks, it is a necessary part of the dental procedure. Going to the dentist is a scary endeavor for many humans, so you can imagine that it would be terrifying for our pets, who can’t understand what’s happening and why it’s necessary for their health. Anesthesia not only makes the process less frightening, but allows us to provide a better quality of care and makes the procedure safer. And with the board-certified anesthesiologists at Veterinary Denti ..read more

Finding an oral mass (or tumor) in your pet’s mouth can be alarming. You may wonder what this means for your pet and what happens next. At Veterinary Dentistry Specialists, our team of board-certified veterinary dentists and board-certified veterinary anesthesiologists is ready to guide you and your pet through diagnosing and treating an oral mass. To help you get started, read on to learn more about oral masses in cats and dogs, how they are diagnosed, and the basics of treatment. Causes of Oral Masses Oral masses in cats and dogs can be either benign or malignant (cancerous). Benign tumors o ..read more

All pets need veterinary dental care at some point during their lives. Depending on the level of dental care needed, your primary care veterinarian may recommend referral to a board-certified veterinary dentist™ (also referred to as a specialist) to ensure your pet is receiving the best care possible. A board-certified veterinary dentist works with your primary care veterinarian and the referring veterinary team to provide outstanding care. Understandably, you may have some questions about being referred to a specialist and the type of care they can provide. We hope to answer all of your quest ..read more