Malocclusion, the misalignment of teeth in the upper and lower jaws, can pose discomfort and potential health challenges for cats, mirroring dental issues experienced by humans. Recognizing the effects of malocclusion in cats is crucial for pet owners to identify signs and take essential steps...
You may hear the suggestion to "monitor the fracture to see if the tooth abscesses" before diagnosing and treating a fractured tooth. With all fractures -no matter how minor- it is important to complete a Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment ( COHAT ) as soon as possible. The majority of...
The term COHAT may leave you wondering, "what kind of hat?" COHAT stands for Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment. In other words, COHAT means an assessment of the whole mouth with an oral exam and dental X-ray as it relates to the patient's overall health and...
When does Dr. Startup use dental X-ray? Always. Here's why. Dental X-rays (Dental Radiographs) are crucial for accurately diagnosing and treating dental health. Dental X-rays before, during, and after the procedure make a huge difference on the quality of dental care. Without Dental X-rays, you just see...
Would you know if your pet was in dental pain? Honestly, probably not! And it's not your fault. The American Veterinary Dental College says, Most pets with painful dental conditions do not show clinical signs that are obvious to the owner, but this does not mean that they are...
Believe it or not, pets have thinner enamel than humans do. So, if you think your tooth may not survive chewing the toy or treat you want to buy, theirs won’t either. When choosing toys and treats to your dog, make sure they are tooth friendly with...
We love our dogs, and we want to show that we love them with gifts of treats and toys. But did you know that the gift you are giving could become your dog’s worst nightmare? Some toys and treats are harder than the enamel. Enamel acts...
This cat patient, Lola, was referred to me for treatment of tooth resorption disease. The right mandibular premolar in the pre operative dental X-ray below was a very painful tooth and required extraction. [caption id="attachment_509" align="aligncenter" width="350"] Pre Operative[/caption] Teeth with tooth resorption disease can be fragile and...
A patient walks into your clinic with a tooth that looks like this. The pulp is not exposed and other than being discolored, the tooth is sound. Why not just monitor? This tooth received significant trauma at some time in its life as evidenced by the discoloration. Studies...
Supernumerary teeth are not too common, and a supernumerary maxillary fourth premolar, as seen in this patient, is extremely rare. Crowding of teeth is a common cause of periodontal disease in dogs. This tooth was extracted for periodontal disease prevention. Pre operative dental radiographs are necessary for surgical...