Posts Tagged ‘pet tooth extractions’

The death of a tooth – what it means for your pet

Posted by admin on September 21st, 2010 under Dentals, Health ConcernsTags: , , , ,  • Comments Off

Pets, like their human companions suffer from numerous dental diseases and aliments including the death of teeth.  Dead teeth often become discolored, changing from white to grey, brown, pink and/or black.  Although at times dead teeth may remain in place without causing problems, the tooth may cause pain and/or an oral abscess and infection for [...]

Dental Extractions – Why are they performed?

Posted by admin on September 8th, 2010 under DentalsTags: , , , , , ,  • Comments Off

A common question from pet owners when their four legged friend comes in for a dental cleaning is will they need any teeth removed and why. Initially, a complete dental evaluation is always done at the time of dental cleaning while anesthetized.  All teeth are checked for tooth and gum pockets, fractures, gum disease such [...]