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Maxillofacial Reconstruction

Oral Surgery

Jaw-sparing and jaw (maxillofacial) reconstruction

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Oral Diagnostics

Because animals prefer to conceal their oral problems, establishing an accurate oral diagnosis can be challenging unless a systematic approach is followed.

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Oral Health

When approaching the subject of oral health and oral disease in animals, there are a few concepts and terms that are helpful to understand.

General Dentistry

Oral Health

General dentistry is an integral part of what we provide at Animal Dental Clinic.

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Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis

Oral Disease

Feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS) is a chronic, severe inflammation of the gingiva and mucosa, usually located at the back of the oral cavity. Other areas of the oral cavity are also occasionally involved.

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Anatomy of the Tooth and Periodontal Tissue

Oral Health

Teeth are composed of, and held in place by, several different structures.

Periodontal Disease

Oral Disease

The word periodontal means “around the tooth.

Oral Tumors

Oral Surgery

Because animals conceal their oral pain and dysfunction, oral tumors often develop and progress for prolonged periods of time before they are discovered.

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Endodontics

Oral Disease

The endodontic tissues (dentin and pulp) make up the structure of the tooth and form the tooth’s crown and root.

Oral Pain

The pulp of each tooth carries a nerve that connects it directly to the sensory processing centers of the brain. The soft tissues of the mouth are also highly innervated. These networks of nerves make dogs and cats, like humans, very sensitive to structural changes and inflammation in the oral cavity, and to changes in the oral environment. Because animals tend to hide pain, pet owners are encouraged to have their pet examined by a veterinarian anytime something seems abnormal in the oral cavity, as the condition could be painful.