The oral examination is an important part of the physical examination of every patient. Even (and especially!) the energetic, wiggly puppies that come to our practice. Some conditions can be corrected at a young age if the problem is identified and treated early.
Persistent deciduous teeth are a common concern. We know we need to remove them, but when? At what age should they be extracted? How do I extract them? What do I do if the root breaks? Malocclusions. With the explosion of designed breeds, we have been seen an uptick in malocclusions. We will discuss what is a "normal bite" and most common abnormalities. Which occlusions are painful and warrant treatment? Missing teeth, impacted teeth, "distemper teeth" .... and more!
In this lecture, we will bite into common problems you might encounter in your juvenile canine patients and how you can treat the puppy, and educate the owner.
Lead Veterinary Dentist at Flower Mound Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center and Dental Educator for Southern Veterinary Hospital Southern Veterinary Hospital
