Feline dentistry — resorption and stomatitis
Tooth resorption, stomatitis and other feline dental conditions — diagnosed and treated where indicated.
Who this procedure is for
- ✓Cats eating on one side or refusing hard food
- ✓Persistent gum inflammation or stomatitis
- ✓Suspected tooth resorption
- ✓Drooling and oral discomfort
Symptoms that may indicate this procedure
Red or bleeding gums
Redness, swelling or bleeding gums may be signs of gingivitis or other dental disease.
More about red or bleeding gums →Bad breath
Halitosis is not a normal trait — most often it is linked to problems in the mouth.
More about bad breath →Facial or under-eye swelling
May be linked to dental disease and needs a prompt examination.
What to do about facial swelling →How diagnosis works
- ✓A full oral examination under anaesthesia
- ✓Dental X-rays — the basis for diagnosing resorption
- ✓Assessment of the degree of inflammation and affected teeth
How the procedure works
- ✓Professional hygiene where indicated
- ✓Extraction of resorbing teeth
- ✓Treatment of stomatitis under an individual plan
- ✓Periodontal therapy for any related disease
Why anaesthesia is needed
Proper diagnosis and treatment of feline dental disease requires a full examination under anaesthesia.
More on this: anaesthesia in veterinary dentistry.
Technology and equipment
Possible results
- ✓Sources of pain removed
- ✓Reduced inflammation
- ✓Easier eating once healed
What the owner receives after the procedure
- ✓Guidance on soft food
- ✓Monitoring inflammation
- ✓A follow-up plan
What affects the fee
Cost depends on the number of affected teeth and the extent of treatment required. Agreed after COHAT diagnostics.
Frequently asked questions
It's a process in which the tooth breaks down — often starting at the root. X-rays help detect damage that isn't visible on a standard examination.
It depends on the cause. After a full examination and X-rays, a plan is drawn up — sometimes extracting the affected teeth forms part of the treatment.
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Related services
COHAT
COHAT is a comprehensive oral assessment under anaesthesia that includes professional hygiene, periodontal examination, full-mouth dental radiography and evaluation of every tooth.
More about COHAT →Dental Radiography
Full-mouth X-rays reveal roots, bone and changes hidden beneath the gumline.
How dental radiography works →Tooth Extraction
Teeth are extracted only where clinically indicated after examination and dental radiography. My first task is to assess whether a tooth can be safely preserved; if extraction is necessary, I perform it as precisely as possible with local pain control, radiographic checks and careful handling of surrounding tissues.
When a tooth needs extracting →Periodontology & Regenerative Therapy
Professional hygiene, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease — from gingivitis to regenerative therapy where indicated.
More about periodontology →