The process of a tooth moving from its place of development within the bone to its functional position within the oral cavity is known as tooth eruption. The permanent (adult) dentition and the deciduous (baby, temporary) dentition are the two sets of teeth that dogs...
The term oronasal fistula (ONF) may seem unfamiliar to many dog owners, but it is a common condition affecting many dogs. Dogs with this condition have an abnormal connection between their oral cavity and nasal cavity. Consequently, when the dog eats or drinks, food and...
Root canal therapy is a non-invasive and painless method that can save teeth in dogs. It has a success rate of around 96% and requires less recovery time compared to extractions(1). The term “root canal” is a colloquialism for endodontic therapy. For the purposes of this...
Any abnormal growth in the mouth and the surrounding tissue is considered an oral mass. The tissues involved can be maxillo-facial bones (maxilla, mandible, facial, nasal, zygomatic, temporal, palatal bones), the temporomandibular joint, or soft tissues like gums, tongue, cheeks, lips, tonsils, palate, salivary glands,...