What Is Canine Root Canal Therapy?
Canine root canal therapy is a treatment that removes the dead or infected pulp from the hollow space inside the...
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Are Anesthesia-Free Dog & Cat Dental Cleanings Good?
Some people wonder if anesthesia-free dog or cat teeth cleanings are a good choice for dental care for their pets....
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Caring for Your Dog After a Tooth Extraction
While most dogs don’t have any trouble at all after extractions, just like humans, pets can use some rest and...
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How Often Should Dogs Get Their Teeth Cleaned?
Your dog’s dental health is just as important as your own. One of the best ways to ensure your dog...
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What is a COHAT? Vet Dental Cleaning
Have you ever heard of the term COHAT? If you have no idea what that means, you’re not alone. COHAT...
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Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth
Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth Did you know that two thirds of dogs older than three years old have periodontal disease?...
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Should I (and Can I?) Brush My Cat’s Teeth?
Should I brush my cat’s teeth? The short answer is, yes. Over 50% of all cats over the age of...
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Diagnosing and Treating Stomatitis in Cats
Stomatitis, also known as Lymphocytic Plasmacytic Stomatitis/Faucitis or Ulcerative Stomatitis, is a painful disease characterized by severe and widespread inflammation...
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Feeding and Caring for a Cat with No Teeth
Cats start out with 30 adult teeth, including 12 incisors, 4 canines (fangs) 10 premolars, and 4 molars. Most cats...
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What does a discolored dog tooth mean for your pet?
A discolored dog tooth can be extremely concerning for pet owners, and for good reason. A yellow, black, or otherwise...
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Should Your Dog See a Veterinary Dentist for a Chipped Tooth?
Fractured or broken teeth are a very common problem in pets, especially dogs, who will often put just about anything...
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How to Treat an Abscessed Dog Tooth
An abscessed dog tooth is an infection that typically occurs near the end of the root of a tooth. The...
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Symptoms of Tooth Infections in Dogs
We know that as a pet owner, you are very attentive to your animal’s needs—but many pet parents are unable...
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How to Tell if Your Dog Has an Oral Tumor
Cancer—one of the most frightening words you’ll ever hear when it comes to your pet’s health. Let’s look at some...
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How to Care for Your Pet After Jaw Surgery
Facial fractures are fairly common and dealing with your pet’s broken jaw can be challenging. It’s tough to see...
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Our Board Certified Veterinary Dentist is On-Site in Bozeman, MT Full-Time!
Hello to our Montana Pet Dental family! Did you know that our board certified veterinary dentist, Dr. Tony Woodward,...
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Feline Juvenile Onset Gingivitis/Periodontitis (FGOG/P)
Periodontal disease is common in feline practice. Without regular dental care, it usually becomes apparent after 3-5 years of age....
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Pet Dental Case that Surprised Even the Veterinary Dentist
Every now and then, I am still surprised by what I find in a pet patient's mouth. This case illustrates...
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Test your knowledge. Which tooth (or teeth) need treatment?
This month's case illustrates the importance of dental radiographs in treatment planning. Look at the following picture and the first...
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Periapical Lucencies (PAL)
In response to last month's newsletter, I received a question regarding the clinical significance of periapical radiographic lesions. The doctor...
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