Oral Health

Ulcers in your dog's mouth may be a sign of something local or systemic so this discussion will address both to help you better understand the disease process. Ulcers can be localized or generalized,  and the location of the ulcers is extremely important in the diagnosis...

If your dog needs a root canal to treat an infected tooth, it’s always a good idea to get a crown as well.  Root canal therapy involves removing the damaged or infected pulp within the tooth, which is then cleaned, disinfected, and sealed. This process saves...

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...

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...

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...