Just like humans, proper care of your pet’s teeth must start as early as possible. Explore the various conditions below and learn how to detect misaligned teeth (ie. malocclusion) and other related oral conditions common to your growing pet.
You may also see a summary of MALOCCLUSIONS below:
An overbite can be a painful misalignment of teeth in your dog. LEARN MORE
An underbite can be a painful tooth-to-tooth contact or tooth-to-gum contact for your dog. LEARN MORE
Similar to baby teeth in humans, these are teeth that will fall off after maturity but persistent ones will negatively impact your pet’s bite and comfort. LEARN MORE
Since the upper jaw is wider than the lower one, mature lower canine teeth may eventually strike the palate causing pain in your pet. LEARN MORE
This is an upper canine tooth that is misaligned and did not mature completely causing painful tooth-to-tooth contact. LEARN MORE
If your dog is missing a visible tooth (or teeth), it might be beneath the gum and must be examined promptly.LEARN MORE
Permanent teeth in your dog should be visible by 7 months of age. If that’s not the case, the teeth may have been entrapped by bone or gum tissue. LEARN MORE
Cleft palate is a life-threatening condition in puppies and kittens. LEARN MORE
When the enamel (ie. outer layer of a tooth) fails to develop properly, your pet’s teeth may be at risk for infection or fracture.LEARN MORE
