With so many veterinary oral supplies and products on the market, it can be confusing to try and figure out what to buy for your pets. Luckily, the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC®) is here to help us find products that are scientifically proven to...
Dental extractions are one of the most common types of oral surgery recommended for dogs and cats. There are a lot of reasons why extraction might be the best choice for your pet’s tooth. The most important goal for all Veterinary DentistsTM is to give...
Dental caries, commonly called cavities, are a common concern in human dentistry. Dental caries is the breakdown of the hard tissue of a tooth due to acids produced by bacteria. Dental plaque is a film of bacteria and other substances on the teeth. Caries occur...
What is an enamel defect? The outer layer of the crown of a tooth is enamel, the hardest substance in the body, even harder than bone. Enamel exists to protect the softer and more sensitive layers of tissue below it (dentin and pulp). While we perceive...
It’s a common sight in parks and woodlands everywhere–a happy dog bouncing along with a stick in its mouth (sometimes 2-3 times the length of the dog!). For some reason, many dogs seem to absolutely LOVE to pick up sticks and carry their treasures while...
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...