Many oral conditions are painful and can make a dog or cat suffer in silence; and many of these are better off treated at the earlier stages than later—most of these problems require a complete oral examination.

Resorptive lesions in cats

These are very painful lesions that affect the gum line, right where the root and the crown of the tooth meet. They can be very hard to identify because these cavity-like lesions are sometimes concealed under tartar or obscured by inflamed gums.

Dental Fractures

A thorough dental cleaning can uncover many dental fractures. Nerves and the pulp cavity can be exposed in a broken tooth, which can create a viable entry point for bacteria.

Retained roots

This problem is very common among cats with resorptive lesions. Retained roots are often very painful especially when they are infected.

Take your pet to your Greenwood Village, CO animal hospital for regular dental checks. Or visit this website Cherry Hills Animal Hospital and set an appointment.