Pediatric Dentistry

If you have recently welcomed a puppy or kitten into your family, make sure to schedule an oral examination for your young pet with your veterinarian.

KEY FACTS

• Puppies more than kittens may develop many oral conditions in the first 8 months.
• If these conditions are recognized at a young age, they can be successfully treated.

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Learn about oral conditions that are common in puppies and kittens:

• Orthodontic abnormalities
• Retained teeth
• Missing teeth or impacted teeth
• Delayed eruption
• Fractured teeth (with or without pulp exposure)
• Enamel defects / hypoplasia
• Gingivitis