Dog Tooth Decay Stages Every Pet Owner Should Know
You might notice a little bad breath or a bit of tartar on your dog’s teeth and assume it is minor, but the dog tooth decay stages tied to periodontal disease often begin quietly and progress long before obvious pain...
Dog Tooth Abscess: Is This an Emergency?
In general, a dog with a tooth abscess often requires urgent veterinary attention, but it is not usually life-threatening. We see many dogs arrive with facial swelling, hidden pain, or subtle behavior changes that trace back to an infected tooth....
Why a Board Certified Veterinary Dentist® Matters for Your Pet’s Oral Health
A Board Certified Veterinary Dentist® offers a level of expertise that directly shapes your pet’s comfort, function, and long-term oral health. At Veterinary Dental Services, we see how specialized dental training can transform outcomes for pets whose oral issues extend...
A Nose for Trouble: Ankor’s Story
Hello there! I’m Sunny, your friendly yellow tang and full-time lobby lookout here at Veterinary Dental Services. While I spend most of my day swimming in stylish circles and charming the clients, I also keep an eye on everything happening...
Molly’s Million-Dollar Smile
Hi again! Sunny here, still floating in my favorite coral corner of the tank and keeping tabs on the comings and goings of our furry guests. This week, I’m excited to tell you about Molly. She’s a 7-year-old boxer with...
My Dog Broke Their Tooth in Boxborough, MA – What Should I Do?
We address all kinds of oral health problems in pets, and a dog with a broken tooth is an all-too-common case. It’s not hard to guess why, because dogs like to chew—and they’re not picky about what they chew! In...