Mary Allen
There are also various diseases or diseases of the teeth and jaw in our pets. Problems in the oral cavity are often difficult to detect, so every dog and cat should be given a thorough dental examination at least once a year.
Tartar
Tartar is caused by mineral deposits from the saliva in the dental plaque. The tartar visible on the tooth crown is often only the tip of the iceberg.
Periodontitis: diseases of the periodontium
Prolonged inflammation causes the periodontium to deteriorate and the affected teeth to be lost.
Broken tooth
In the case of broken teeth, a distinction is made between complicated and uncomplicated fractures.
Complications when changing teeth
Problems can have long-term consequences for the dog’s teeth.
Jaw fracture
Jaw fractures are usually the result of severe trauma – such as a bite injury or a car accident. In small dog breeds in particular, however, a periodontal disease that has not been treated for a long time can weaken the jawbone to such an extent that it breaks even under normal stress.
Tumors
Growths in the oral cavity do not always have to be of a malignant nature. They can also represent benign processes.
FORL: Tooth resorption in the cat
A disease with many names: FORL – Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesion, Neck Lesion, Tooth Resorption, etc.
Feline gingivostomatitis
Cats that suffer from inflammation of the oral mucosa are usually severely restricted in their general well-being due to the severe pain.