I adopted a rescue pup, who we named Rupert, in September. Rupert was only about 10 weeks old at the time, so all his teeth were deciduous, meaning that they would eventually fall out and be replaced by adult or permanent teeth. And oh, how...
Tooth resorption can occur in dogs (and people!) as well, but it is one of the most common dental conditions seen in cats. Teeth are composed of a pulp chamber, dentin, and enamel. The pulp chamber contains the nerve and blood supply of the tooth,...
Most adult dogs have 42 teeth – 12 incisors, 4 canines, 16 premolars, and 10 molars. This is ten more teeth than most adult humans! However, sometimes there may be fewer than normal teeth visible in the mouth. Let's take a look and what can...
Many owners are concerned about the safety of putting their pet under general anesthesia for a dental procedure and we understand how stressful that can be. We have covered the risks of anesthesia-free dentistry in an earlier blog post, but what does it mean for...
Jaw fractures can occur in pets for a variety of reasons. Over the years, we have seen dogs and cats that were bitten by other dogs, hit by cars, kicked by horses, and even a cat who fell from a fourth-floor window- and survived! Symptoms...
Unlike people who have a relatively standard size and shape to the skull, we have bred dogs to have a wide variety of skull shapes and sizes. From our short-nosed friends like pugs and bulldogs to long-nosed pals like greyhounds and dachshunds, each skull shape...
October 15-21 marked National Veterinary Technician Week! Since 1993, the third week of October has been a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of veterinary technicians. Here at Animal Dental Care & Oral Surgery, all our veterinary technicians are licensed with the state of...
It's Fall and that means it's time for pumpkin spice, football, and the Veterinary Dental Forum! The annual Veterinary Dental Forum was founded in 1987 to educate veterinarians, technicians, and staff about all aspects of veterinary dentistry. The conference is put on by the American...
Join us for an Open House at Animal Dental Care and Oral Surgery in Fort Collins! Come out and see our new Fort Collins location, enjoy some refreshments, and explore where the tooth fairy works her magic! During your visit, you can take a tour...
What are dental crowns for dogs? A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a tooth in a human or veterinary dental patient. Dental crowns can either be permanent or temporary. In humans, dental crowns may be made from a variety of materials...
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