02/04/2025
Do you see what I see?!π§π€
When this patient came in for an exam, all the veterinarian could see was a fair amount of tartar on the teeth. However, when we got the tartar off...surprise! That hole you're seeing is actually the space in between two of the roots. We call this "furcation exposure" and it is NOT normal. You can also see that the gingiva is receding upwards where a big piece of tartar was attached.
It's not uncommon to find hidden issues when pets are in for dental care which is why the treatment plan cost has a variable range. Surprises can range from loose teeth, fractures, abscesses, gingival recession, lesions, growths, and more!
We're just kicking off February Dental Month, so if we've recommended a dental recently, ask us about receiving a discount on a cleaning!