If your Balinese cat is having trouble chewing her food or she has extremely bad breath then she may be suffering from some type of dental or gum problem. In most cases, your vet will need to conduct a dental exam in order to determine the problem. During the dental exam your Balinese may be sedated so that the vet can thoroughly check her teeth and gums for plaque, bacteria, etc. During the exam your vet may scrape plaque or calculus build-up from the teeth, pull any rotted teeth and polish the teeth. A re-check may be scheduled to ensure the teeth and gums are healing as they should. Your vet may also advise routine dental cleanings. Some dentists provide teeth cleaning services while others may refer you to a veterinary dental office. For more information about your cat’s gum and teeth health, please, click here to contact your veterinarian Aurora, CO.