Symptom
A darkened tooth in a dog or cat
A colour change after trauma may be a sign of pulp damage. Pulp death can progress even if the pet keeps eating.
Most common possible causes
- —Trauma
- —Intrapulpal haemorrhage
- —Pulp necrosis
When not to postpone an exam
- ✓Swelling
- ✓Pain on touch
- ✓A fistula on the gums
What not to do at home
- —Do not ignore darkening just because the tooth “doesn’t look painful from the outside”
What diagnostics may be needed
- ✓Dental radiography
- ✓Vitality assessment
Crown colour does not show the condition of the root.
Unfamiliar term in the diagnosis?If the report mentions TR, FCGS, pulpitis or a periodontal stage, the glossary explains each term briefly.GlossaryHow treatment may proceed
- ✓Endodontic treatment
- ✓Extraction when indicated
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