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- Dr. Jim Humphries, VNN - PETS’
SMILES GO HIGH TECH!
New dental techniques and equipment for pets
can help save teeth!
 Veterinary News Network -- Although
most of us take good care of our own teeth,
our pets aren’t so lucky. Beyond a higher
incidence of dental disease, our pets are
also very prone to fractured teeth and
crooked teeth, as well as lesions that can’t
be seen on routine exams. The good news in
all of this is that the Veterinary Dentist
has the tools and techniques to help keep
your pet’s smile fresh!
Most pets will have some sort of dental
disease as early as age three. However, just
because you see pearly white teeth in your
dog or cat’s mouth does not mean that
disease is not present. With 60% of the
tooth below the gumline and out of sight,
many problems can remain hidden for long
periods of time.
New tools, such as the use of digital dental
x-rays, have helped veterinarians and
veterinary dentists to find these unseen
lesions. Dental experts state that 42% of
cats and 28% of dogs have problems that are
located below the gumline.
But, even above the gumline, problems
abound. Breed specific issues, such as
crowding of teeth and crooked teeth, can
play havoc with a dog’s ability to
effectively chew food. Additionally, some
dogs will have a tendency to fracture their
teeth, leading to abscesses and bone
infections.
Through new techniques, such as root canals
and orthodontic work, veterinary dentists
can now help save many of these teeth.
Historically, many owners opted for simple
extraction of the offending tooth, however,
as a pet’s status within our families has
changed, some pet parents are actively
seeking ways to keep their pet’s smile
perfect for as long as possible.
Veterinary dentists can be extremely helpful
in cases of trauma or conformation problems,
but the pet owner themselves are one of the
most important components of the dental
healthcare team. Utilizing new barrier
sealants and good cleaning practices at home
can help avoid that trip to the veterinary
dentist. Be sure to speak with your family
veterinarian about the availability of
digital dental x-rays in your area as well
as what products are recommended for routine
oral care.
To learn more about these exciting new
advances in pet dental care, visit
www.MyVNN.com.
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