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Pediatric Dentistry

If you have recently welcomed a puppy or kitten into your family, make sure to schedule an oral examination for your young pet with your veterinarian.

Key facts

  • Puppies more than kittens may develop many oral conditions in the first 8 months.
  • If these conditions are recognized at a young age, they can be successfully treated.

Quick look

Tooth fracture abscess
Tooth fracture and abscess
Persistent deciduous canine
Persistent deciduous canine causing orthodontic abnormality

Learn more

Learn about oral conditions that are common in puppies and kittens:

  • Orthodontic abnormalities
  • Retained teeth
  • Missing teeth or impacted teeth
  • Delayed eruption
  • Fractured teeth (with or without pulp exposure)
  • Enamel defects / hypoplasia
  • Gingivitis

Ready to help your pet?

Request an appointment and our team will guide you through the next steps.