5 Problems That Can Cause Dogs Need Dental Surgery

Imagine not brushing your teeth for weeks — or even months. Now imagine the pain of letting a cavity go untreated or trying to eat with sore gums that bleed. You wouldn’t let your oral health suffer which is why you shouldn’t neglect your dog’s mouth either. Our highly trained veterinary staff at Petroglyph Animal Hospital wants to help you keep your dog happy and healthy. Unfortunately, dog dental surgery at our Albuquerque location is often needed when owners neglect to provide regular dental care for their canine. In hopes of educating all responsible pet owners, we have identified five common problems that can make dogs undergo dental surgery.

1: Broken Teeth

Teeth wear over time in humans so you can be sure that they wear down faster in animals that use their mouths for more than just eating. When a dog’s oral health is neglected — whether by lack of care or by allowing them to chew on objects that could harm them — there’s a chance that they will break a tooth. Certain broken teeth may lead to dental surgery if the tooth needs to be cut out from the gums.

2: Loose or Damaged Teeth

Just because a tooth isn’t broken doesn’t mean it is healthy. In fact, a tooth may need to be extracted if it is loose or if a disease has damaged it enough that it poses serious health risks for your pet.

3: Broken Jaw

Far worse than broken teeth, a broken jaw will cause serious pain for your dog. Depending on the severity and placement of the break, your animal may require surgical intervention to reset the bone so that it will heal and return them to their normal lifestyle.

4: Mouth Tumors

Growths or tumors can pop up on any part of your dog’s body, including inside their mouth. Some may be benign while others may be malignant. After it is examined by a veterinarian, they may need to have surgery to remove the tumor as well as teeth or parts of their jawbone.

5: Natural Issues

Unfortunately, even the best canine oral hygiene practices cannot necessarily prevent dog dental surgery. Your dog’s teeth or jaw may naturally develop incorrectly which may only be repaired by surgery.

For more information about dog dental surgery Albuquerque, call the veterinarians at Petroglyph Animal Hospital today.