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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 appears. Many families tell us they only realized something was wrong after treatment, when their…

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. A tooth abscess forms when bacteria enter the inner structures of a tooth and create…

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 beyond routine care. The mouth influences eating habits, behavior, and overall wellness, yet dental disease…

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 around here. And let me tell you, the things I’ve seen would really make your…

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 the kind of personality that lights up the whole room. Molly has a condition called…

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 any event, a broken tooth (or worse, several broken teeth) can become a serious health…

Our pets can be prone to cavities, gingivitis, dental disease, and tooth root abscesses just like we can. A tooth abscess is an especially unpleasant, deep-seated oral condition, for which clinical signs may not be immediately obvious. Dogs and cats alike are skilled at concealing symptoms of disease and injury, and this can often result…

Gingivitis, gingival enlargement or gingival hyperplasia are medical conditions in which a dog’s gum tissue becomes inflamed and enlarged. When a dog’s gums are swollen, it is typically caused by irritation due to dental plaque or other bacterial growth along the gum line. Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease is something that affects many dogs. Here are…

Many pet owners are not aware that dogs can have problems with their teeth just like people. Most pet owners don’t provide daily brushing or other care for their dog’s teeth because they are not aware that this can be a big benefit to their overall health. If your dog has been diagnosed with gingivitis,…

Did you know dogs can suffer from periodontal disease just like humans can? Periodontal disease in dogs, which is also known more commonly as gum disease, is a frequent problem for pets and can begin early in their life, too. In the article below, you’ll find a few facts about gum disease in dogs to…