Animal Dental Care Specialists

07/26/2023

Please come by and fill out an application! We are looking for a new team member!

04/14/2023

This 80lb teddy bear (aka Ryker) had a root canal performed with us this week 🦷

03/21/2023

This rescue pup presented for extraction of his fractured canine tooth, on X-ray multiple BB’s were found & 2 imbedded in his teeth. We were able to remove numerous BB’s and extract the teeth affected.

03/02/2023

07/10/2022

This sweet puppy was bitten by his dad, which fractured his left zygomatic arch. He had only been able to eat by being syringe fed over the past week, video in the comments of his first meal after his surgery to remove the fractured bone ♥️

07/09/2022

Benny was rescued by Russell Rescue TN with a fractured jaw. We were able to remove the tooth affected by the fracture, we then placed bone graft into the root sockets for stability. Benny will be in a muzzle until his jaw is fully healed.

07/08/2022

This dogs canine tooth was pushed into his nasal cavity, picture in the comments of the other side with the normal level of the tooth. 😬

05/13/2022

Lucy has been a long time patient of ours, she was in today for her routine dental x-rays, exam, & cleaning. Small breed dogs need more frequent visits than larger breeds due to their small crowded mouths.

04/22/2022

Tucker got his doggie braces on last week! His lower canine tooth is in the wrong spot, which is causing trauma to the roof of his mouth. We applied a chain that will be adjusted weekly, and also an upper bite plane to help guide the tooth into the correct position.

Animal Care Hospital Oakland TN

03/30/2022

What happens if a puppy’s baby teeth are still present when the permanent teeth begin to erupt?

Persistent baby teeth often cause trauma to the soft tissues of the mouth & will cause periodontal disease to the surrounding teeth due to crowding. A persistent baby tooth should be removed as soon as the crown of the permanent tooth is visible above the gingival margin to avoid these issues.

03/16/2022

Antlers, bones, nylon chews, or any toy that does not bend or readily dissolve should not be given to a dog to chew on. Fortunately, there are other safe chews that dogs enjoy and have the added effect of decreasing plaque and tartar accumulation.

If you have been giving your dog antlers, bones, or nylon chews and are concerned that one of the back teeth may have broken, it is best to have him or her examined. If the teeth are broken, they often can be saved with a root canal treatment. However, if the infection has progressed too far, the teeth may have to be removed. Contact us at 9014669224 if you have any concerns about your dog’s dental care.

10/21/2021

Dr. Galloway teaching an equine dentistry lab at University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine this past weekend.