Let's face it, my eyes see things your eyes just don't notice with regard to your pet's oral cavity. That's because during my dental training I was challenged by my mentor to look beyond the obvious. I want to share what a veterinary dentist looks...
According to a recent article, approximately 14-27% of dogs had some form of tooth fracture. That's a very significant number that needs to be fleshed out as to how this occurs. Of course, significant trauma can occur when a dog is involved with vehicular or...
Purebred and exotic cats are special creatures. So many different purebred or exotic cats are known for their special characteristics. This may be as simple as their appearance or activity needs to dietary needs or even predisposition to medical ailments. In fact, purebred cats are...
Every single dog we see is special! Every single pet owner/parent knows that their dogs are even more special than the other dogs in the same waiting room. It’s ok, we all know this to be true and no one can prove you (or us)...
At Your Pet Dentist, every month is Dental Health Month! Here is why we do not directly promote February as Dental Health Month Ask any veterinarian, veterinary staff member, or even long-time pet owners—the idea of preventative oral health care in veterinarian medicine was almost unheard of...
The gold standard for dental imaging has long been digital intra-oral radiographs. This diagnostic tool gives us a 2-dimensional view of the hard tissues under the gumline. This includes the bone the tooth roots and other anatomic structures such as sinuses, foramina (where nerves and...
One of the most common questions we receive during the time of consultation is, “What is the post-anesthesia recovery for pets?" While anesthesia, recovery from anesthesia, and post-operative healing look different for every patient, there are a few key details that are useful in ensuring...
We all have a genuine fear of losing teeth. Vanity aside, when we see people with missing teeth, we can visualize facial changes associated with this (bone loss) and we run home to brush our teeth and floss just to make sure it doesn't happen...
I am often asked, "does hard food help to prevent plaque in dogs?" and the answer is actually more complex than you would think. The answer partially depends on your pet's diet plan. Statistically, there is no difference between feeding canned food and non-dental diet-specific...
Antibiotics – they are, at times, essential for life. There was a time in our not-so-distant past, where medical professionals, both veterinary and human, reached for oral antibiotics for almost any disease. Unfortunately, this led to significant antibiotic resistance that we are all now all...