Chronic Contact Mucositis/Stomatitis (formerly called CUPS) is an extremely painful disease process in dogs. While the exact etiology is not fully understood, research has shown that the body is reacting violently to plaque on a tooth, which triggers an exaggerated response of an immunoglobulin (IgG)....
The world is experiencing a crisis with regard to the overuse of antibiotics, and veterinarians are among those using them unwisely. We tend to use them without judicious consideration of the consequences. We are now 'paying the piper' with regard to antibiotic resistance in humans,...
When infected teeth are extracted, many vets will say that they intentionally didn't close the area to allow for pus or debris to be drained. Unfortunately, this myth can have severe consequences with regard to the healing of the extraction site, and can even cause...
Over the course of your pet's lifetime, he/she may develop oral problems such as broken teeth, infected gums, discolored teeth or worse even, a growth (tumor) in the mouth. Some are simple treatments, while others require a more complex treatment plan. Many problems can be addressed...
A tooth fracture, regardless of being minor (dentin only) or severe (into the pulp cavity), can be discomforting to your pet. It is obvious that a broken tooth that enters the pulp cavity can be extremely painful. However, even when the dentin is only exposed,...
Having dental equipment is one thing...
Dr. G did a podcast with Dr. William Kinney, one of the foremost DVM's on pet health insurance coverage. He has written books on the subject and is well-respected among his peers. The discussion went over common dental problems facing dogs and cats as well...
This is a very interesting case. Note the gingivitis between the two roots (circled area). Probing must be performed next to assess for any pockets, followed by dental radiography. Dental radiographs confirm a tooth that has roots that converge along with a pulp stone in the...
[caption id="attachment_2649" align="alignleft" width="300"] Dr. Greenfield (center) with Jan Bellows (left) and David Bellows (right)[/caption] I had the tremendous privilege of teaming up with one of my favorite dental specialists, Jan Bellows, for a continuing education meeting for NVA (National Veterinary Associates) sponsored by AAHA (American...
When I was in private practice, I used to see a lot of grass seed foreign bodies between the toes of dogs. These nasty seeds (aka foxtails) can migrate between the toes and cause significant pain and discomfort. Even worse, they don't migrate out but...