Blog Resources for Pet Owners

Oral Masses

Swellings in pets’ mouths may be benign or malignant, requiring evaluation and biopsy. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment varies from simple removal to more extensive surgery.

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Linguoverted Canine Teeth

A condition that occurs when a dog’s lower canines misalign and strike the soft tissue of the upper jaw, causing chronic pain and potentially severe oral damage.

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Persistent Deciduous Teeth

When a dog’s baby teeth fail to fall out, it can cause improper alignment of adult teeth, increasing the risk of malocclusion and gum disease.

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Mandibular Canine Extractions

This surgical procedure involves removing a pet’s lower canine teeth, typically to address issues like malocclusion, fractured teeth or advanced periodontal disease.

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Ball Therapy

Encouraging play with a firm, appropriately sized ball to apply pressure on developing teeth, potentially correcting misaligned canines and preventing future issues.

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Deciduous Canine Extractions

Fractured, persistent or misaligned baby teeth in puppies and kittens may require extraction to ensure comfort, prevent abscesses and avoid long-term dental issues during development.

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Caudal Malocclusion in Cats

This condition occurs when a tooth in the upper jaw damages the tissue near a lower molar, causing discomfort and potential periodontal disease, often requiring reshaping or extraction.

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Gingivoplasty

This procedure involves reshaping gum tissue to guide the eruption of canine teeth into a correct position, preventing traumatic occlusion and avoiding more invasive treatments.

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Crown Height Reduction

Reducing the height of misaligned canine teeth and protecting the exposed pulp with a filling helps prevent chronic pain, preserve jaw structure and avoid extraction.

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