Feline Trauma

The jaw bone can be broken from trauma. Repair options depend on physical examination and x-ray findings.

The jaw bone can be broken from trauma. Repair options depend on physical examination and x-ray findings.

Occurs from a traumatic incident commonly resulting in a mobile tooth. In most cases the fractured crown and root are surgically extracted to prevent future pain.

Long term rubbing of one tooth against another (attrition) or against an outside surface (abrasion) can result in decreased crown height.  X-rays are needed to determine if there is damage below the gum line necessitating treatment.

An inflammation of the inside of the tooth (pulp) resulting in inflammation and swelling. Commonly the affected tooth becomes discolored. Pain and pulpal death soon occurs. Treatment of pulpitis is root canal therapy or extraction.