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Should I brush my cat’s teeth? The short answer is, yes. Over 50% of all cats over the age of...

Stomatitis, also known as Lymphocytic Plasmacytic Stomatitis/Faucitis or Ulcerative Stomatitis, is a painful disease characterized by severe and widespread inflammation...

Cats start out with 30 adult teeth, including 12 incisors, 4 canines (fangs) 10 premolars, and 4 molars. Most cats...

A discolored dog tooth can be extremely concerning for pet owners, and for good reason. A yellow, black, or otherwise...

Fractured or broken teeth are a very common problem in pets, especially dogs, who will often put just about anything...

An abscessed dog tooth is an infection that typically occurs near the end of the root of a tooth. The...

We know that as a pet owner, you are very attentive to your animal’s needs—but many pet parents are unable...

Cancer—one of the most frightening words you’ll ever hear when it comes to your pet’s health. Let’s look at some...

  Facial fractures are fairly common and dealing with your pet’s broken jaw can be challenging. It’s tough to see...

  Hello to our Montana Pet Dental family! Did you know that our board certified veterinary dentist, Dr. Tony Woodward,...

Periodontal disease is common in feline practice. Without regular dental care, it usually becomes apparent after 3-5 years of age....

Every now and then, I am still surprised by what I find in a pet patient's mouth. This case illustrates...

This month's case illustrates the importance of dental radiographs in treatment planning. Look at the following picture and the first...

In response to last month's newsletter, I received a question regarding the clinical significance of periapical radiographic lesions. The doctor...

Even very small dental fractures can sometimes lead to severe infection  inside the effected teeth. This dog presented with a...

Base narrow mandibular premolar teeth (BNMCT) are commonly seen in small animal practice. When left untreated, various types of pathology...

A middle-aged SF Golden Retriever presented for evaluation of an oral mass near on the right lower first molar (409)...

An oronasal fistula (ONF) is a non-healing communication between the oral cavity and the nasal cavity. When the communication is...

The past two newsletters have covered common locations and reasons for complications of extraction. This month we will cover how...

Where do extraction complications occur and how can you avoid them? This month we continue the three part series on...