Tooth extraction is a surgical procedure that your veterinarian may recommend. The most common reason for tooth extractions is due to advanced periodontal disease. However, additional reasons other than dental disease may include tooth fractures, persistent deciduous puppy teeth, tooth resorption, impacted teeth, gingivostomatitis, and...
Caring for your dog after tooth extraction surgery is essential to ensure a smooth and comfortable recovery. Dental extractions are recommended if the health of the tooth or teeth has a poor prognosis. Dogs have 42 teeth, that's ten more teeth than humans and 12...
There are numerous reasons why a dog or cat tooth would need to be extracted. Some of the dental problems leading to tooth extraction can be prevented, or at least minimized, and some cannot. Our goal is to always save teeth when possible....