Feline dentistry — resorption and stomatitis
Tooth resorption, stomatitis and other feline dental conditions — diagnosed and treated where indicated.
Who this procedure is for
- ✓Cats chewing 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
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 treatment
- ✓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.
Related services
COHAT
A full protocol under anaesthesia: hygiene, periodontal assessment, full-mouth radiography, tooth-by-tooth evaluation, indicated treatment and a PDF report.
More about COHAT →Dental Radiography
Full-mouth X-rays reveal roots, bone and changes hidden beneath the gumline.
How dental radiography works →Tooth Extraction
Only where indicated after X-ray diagnostics: atraumatic extractions with local pain relief and healing follow-up.
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 →