One of the most frequent sentiments that we hear from clients is that they are scared of anesthesia. In many cases, this fear is the reason that they have delayed pursuing treatment for their pets. The irony in these cases is that eventually, the oral disease can become so severe and take away from “quality of life” so much that they have no choice, and by this time, the pet is older and the... Source ..read more

Fractured teeth are a common injury for animals. They can occur secondary to trauma, but most broken teeth result from chewing on hard objects or toys. Things such as Nylabones, bully sticks, hooves, and bones can be very damaging to dental tissue. When a tooth breaks, it needs treatment immediately. Even if the pulp is not overtly exposed, the tissue underneath the enamel, which is called dentin... Source ..read more

The majority of training that board certified veterinary dentists receive during a residency is in oral surgery, as this comprises a significant portion of what we do. Account for up to 10% of all tumors in animals. Both benign and malignant tumors can occur in the oral cavity, but regardless of the type, they are best treated when they are small. Multimodal treatment is available for oral cancer... Source ..read more

Malocclusions refer to a situation where the teeth do not line up correctly. Some malocclusions are “normal” for the breed, such as in brachycephalics(Boxers, Pugs, Shih Tzus, Bostons, etc..). They are common in dogs, but less so in cats. Any misalignment of the teeth is considered to be heritable, meaning that it is passed genetically from the parents, even if they do not have a malocclusion... Source ..read more