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While many pet owners may assume periodontal (advanced gum) disease is most common in senior pets, the reality is that it affects more than 80% of dogs and 70% of cats over three years of age. And in most cases, the smaller the pet, the sooner periodontal disease begins to cause problems.

Periodontal disease is the inflammation and infection of the tissues around the tooth. When untreated, this can be cause for a dog or cat to lose one, multiple or even ALL their remaining teeth. At Animal Dental Care and Oral Surgery, a common question our pet owners ask is, “How does my dog or cat eat without any teeth?”

A “chipped” tooth is a term used to describe a crown fracture in which the outer layer (enamel)  of your dog’s tooth has been fractured, exposing the underlying dentin.  To some, these “chip” fractures may seem insignificant, however, this is often not the case. 

Fractured or discolored teeth are one of the most common problems diagnosed in dogs and cats when a veterinarian performs an oral exam. These injuries are almost always painful for the pet and the teeth are often accompanied by a bacterial infection.