Other Oral Problems

Tooth Resorption (Feline)

A condition where cats’ teeth deteriorate, causing pain and requiring extraction. Regular dental check-ups are essential for early detection and effective management.

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Gingival Enlargement

Excessive gum tissue growth in pets treated with surgical removal. Prevention includes daily brushing, regular cleanings and possibly adjusting medications.

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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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Mandibulectomies and Maxillectomies

These surgeries involve partial or complete removal of the jaw to treat malignant oral tumours. Treatment options vary and may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiation.

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Jaw Fractures

Injuries from trauma or dental extractions require specialised repair to restore function and proper occlusion. Post-operative care is crucial for successful healing.

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Dentigerous Cysts

These fluid-filled cysts form around unerupted teeth, often in brachycephalic breeds. Early detection via radiographs is crucial to prevent extensive damage and invasive surgery.

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Oronasal Fistula

A connection between the mouth and nasal cavities, often due to advanced periodontal disease, requires surgical repair to prevent chronic nasal irritation and infection.

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Complex Anaesthesia

Expert anaesthesia in collaboration with specialists, tailored to each pet’s health to ensure safe dental procedures, especially for pets with underlying conditions.

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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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Lip Entrapment

An uncommon complication following maxillary (upper) canine extraction. Treatment involves reducing the mandibular height (lower canines) to alleviate discomfort.

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Crown Amputation

This procedure, often used for tooth resorption, involves removing the tooth crown while leaving the root intact. It’s less invasive than full extraction. Regular follow-up is recommended.

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Goo Yang

Goo presented with swelling of the right mandible and an unerupted tooth, indicating a potential underlying issue that required further investigation.

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Fraser Taylor

Fraser was recently adopted and presented with a notable overbite and mandibular micrognathia, indicating a smaller, underdeveloped mandible.

Bundy Gargett

Bundy presented with advanced periodontal disease, which resulted in multiple extractions at a young age.

Minnie Ibell

Minnie presented with severe juvenile periodontitis, which progressed to feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS).

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Goo Yang

Goo presented with swelling of the right mandible and an unerupted tooth, indicating a potential underlying issue that required further investigation.

Fraser Taylor

Fraser was recently adopted and presented with a notable overbite and mandibular micrognathia, indicating a smaller, underdeveloped mandible.

Bundy Gargett

Bundy presented with advanced periodontal disease, which resulted in multiple extractions at a young age.

Minnie Ibell

Minnie presented with severe juvenile periodontitis, which progressed to feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS).