We live in a society where most of us have some form of health insurance coverage, while fewer have dental and vision coverage. Many employers give you basic health care and then you have to add on the broader coverage. Thankfully, this avoids catastrophic costs...
I played tug of war with my dog for years and years, until I started my dental residency. Then, I learned that tug of war is bad for my dog, specifically their canine teeth. Now, I preach to veterinary practitioners the need to stress avoidance...
Oral tumors compose approximately 5-8% of all tumors in the dog and cat. That's a considerable number and the most difficult aspect of this large percentage is that most people do not spend time looking in their pet's mouth, so these masses grow unnoticed. Understanding Oral...
The world is full of so many myths and misconceptions and Dr. Google has made life even more complex. Give someone a platform with little evidence-based medical training and things can go sideways rather quickly. Unfortunately, many veterinarians are ill trained regarding how to address...
We all work on a 12-month cycle. We see our family vet for a wellness evaluation once yearly. Our pet gets blood work at least annually, and we can't get our dog's heartworm medication refilled unless we have our annual heartworm check. And for the...
A recent study indicated that approximately 20-27% dogs have tooth fractures of some form. Some just nick the enamel (enamel fracture) and are mostly benign, other than causing localized trauma to the lip or tongue as it moves across the tooth. More sinister are tooth...
There are several dog parks in Nashville where you and your furry friend could enjoy some outdoor fun. Keep in mind that the popularity of parks can change over time, so I recommend checking recent reviews or local resources for the most up-to-date information. Here...
In this post, we will discuss some of the biggest reasons why pet owners do not proceed with an anesthetic dental procedure, such as thinking that their pet is too old for anesthesia. Among the top reasons why pet owners do not have their pet's...
Everyone loves a kiss from their dog, regardless if they are a Chihuahua or a Great Dane. It's a sign of their love for you and it not only brings you joy but also brings your pet joy as well. It's part of the human-animal...
We see a lot of cats with either generalized gingivitis, stomatitis, or periodontitis diagnosed by our specialist team. I will briefly address each one but the bottom line is, our recommendation is for multiple oral surgical extractions or even full-mouth extractions for your family cat. I...