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Attrition (Worn Teeth) As pets age, all that chewing they have done through their lives catches up with them and the teeth begin to show signs of wear. This is particularly common in the incisors of older dogs. |
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Dental Braces in Dogs Orthodontic braces can be used for dogs to correct bad bites that are created by malocclusion, which is the malposition of the teeth resulting in the faulty meeting of the teeth and jaws. |
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Epulis An epulis is a tumor of the periodontal ligament, which is the structure that holds the tooth in place. Epulides are the most common benign oral tumors in dogs; cats rarely have benign oral tumors. |
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Fractured Tooth in Dogs A broken tooth can occur below the gum line, vertically or horizontally in the tooth. The level at which the root is fractured helps determine if the tooth can be saved. Fractured teeth are painful even if the dog does not show much pain. |
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Gingival Hyperplasia Gingival hyperplasia is overgrowth of the gingiva (gum tissue) characterized by firm, nonpainful swellings associated with the gingiva. Gingival hyperplasia is most common in large and giant breed dogs. |
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Gingivitis in Dogs Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gum tissue, which can result in redness and/or swollen gums. |
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Periodontitis in Dogs Periodontitis is the inflammation of the structures that support teeth, and it is caused by bacteria that make up plaque; it's one of the most common infectious diseases in dogs. |
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Stomatitis in Dogs Stomatitis is essentially a chronic, debilitating bacterial infection and inflammation of the oral tissues that usually begins in the periodontium, which is the soft tissue surrounding the teeth (the gums) or facial area (the oropharyngeal area). |
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