Symptom
Loose teeth in a dog or cat
Mobility is a sign that bone support has broken down. It's painful and potentially harmful to overall health.
Most common possible causes
- —Periodontal disease
- —Trauma
- —Crowding and excess load
When it's urgent
- ✓Tooth loss
- ✓Swelling
- ✓Refusing food
What not to do at home
- —Don't wiggle the tooth yourself
What diagnostics may be needed
- ✓Radiography
- ✓Periodontal probing
- ✓COHAT
The extent of bone loss is visible on X-rays. The exact cause can only be established after an examination and any necessary diagnostics.
How treatment may proceed
- ✓COHAT
- ✓Extraction of critically diseased teeth
- ✓Periodontal therapy
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Related clinical case
Severe periodontal disease in an 8-year-old Yorkshire Terrier
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