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DO DOGS SUFFER FROM TOOTH-ACHE?
Her
4-year-old Pomeranian had a weeping wound of around 0.5 cm in diameter
below the left eye, above the maxillary 4th premolar tooth. It did not
heal over the past weeks despite various medications and powders she had
sprinkled on.
Some 14 days ago, I had patiently explained to her by illustration how the infection from the root of the maxillary 4th premolar had spread into the nose from the diseased gums to the skin below the eye.
(Image of illustration from Hills' book about carnaissal tooth abscess)
(Image of illustration from Hills' book about carnaissal tooth abscess)
The
bacteria from the decayed roots of this premolar had dissolved the
nasal bone area and made a hole. This condition is called an oro-nasal fistula.
Dental surgery to remove the infected premolar would resolve her Pomeranian's non-healing wound problem once and for all.
"This Dr Sing did a slick sales presentation to make us spend money unnecessarily" the husband told her. "How can a rotten tooth inside the mouth cause a hole on the skin below the left eye.
"Mouth and nose. So far apart. How can there be a connection for the bacteria to travel from the mouth to the nose? This doctor is nuts and is desperate to make money.
"Just
go to the Pet shop and buy the antibiotic powder. It is much cheaper
too! We have curry powder at home. Sprinkle on the wound and it will
heal!"
"I
tried antibiotics for many days. I had the drugs from her doctor when I
was sick" the wife said. "I went to the pet shop to buy this Silver
cream. It says that it will cure all wounds. But the dog still has the
bleeding hole elow the eye.
"I even applied the antibiotic powders for so many weeks!"
"I even applied the antibiotic powders for so many weeks!"
Dr Sing performed the surgery under anaesthesia Showed her the rotten tooth. No more non-healing wound now.
Dental
check up yearly is advised. Bad breath needs to be checked by your vet.
Difficulty in eating dry food. Eating only soft food are signs of tooth
ache.
For more information:
17-year-old Jack Russell has a carnassial tooth abscess
REYNA
https://www.youtube.com/audio?v=LuVRgp1a-Y0&nv=1
Final video: copyright music claim - Reyna to delete the music, replace the audio.
http://queensvets.blogspot.com/2016/04/12-dental-disease-13-year-old-jack.html
Reyna - to look into video making later. Has X rays and 2 occurrences of L and R carnassial tooth abscess.
Reyna - to look into video making later. Has X rays and 2 occurrences of L and R carnassial tooth abscess.
CANINE CARNASSIAL TOOTH
A carnassial tooth is located on both sides of the upper jaw in the
position of the fourth premolars. Much larger than the rest of a dog’s
teeth, the carnassial tooth is designed for breaking up and crushing
hard food. When clients call for an urgent appointment referring to a
swelling in front of their pet’s eye, the carnassial tooth is often the
culprit.
Roots
While most canine teeth have only one or two roots, the carnassial tooth has three. Depending upon the size of the dog, the roots can be from ½ to ¾ of an inch long. Two of the roots are located in the front portion of the carnassial tooth, the third root is found at its back. Arising from below the gum line, the roots extend up and into the bone of the skull, resting just in front of the animal’s eye.
While most canine teeth have only one or two roots, the carnassial tooth has three. Depending upon the size of the dog, the roots can be from ½ to ¾ of an inch long. Two of the roots are located in the front portion of the carnassial tooth, the third root is found at its back. Arising from below the gum line, the roots extend up and into the bone of the skull, resting just in front of the animal’s eye.
Symptoms
Any tooth can become abscessed. An infection is caused when bacteria moves beneath the gumline to gain access to the tooth’s root. Signs of tooth infection typically include:
Any tooth can become abscessed. An infection is caused when bacteria moves beneath the gumline to gain access to the tooth’s root. Signs of tooth infection typically include:
- Halitosis
- Caused by draining of abscess into the mouth
- Redness or bleeding gums
- Notable swelling along gumline at point of tooth root
- White looking gums where pus has accumulated
- Excessive drooling
- Swollen face
- Warmth at the site of swelling
- Signs of tenderness and/or pain
- Depression
- Hesitation or refusal to eat
- Tooth loss
- Abscessed incisors often become loose and fall out
- Nasal drainage
- Infection of canine teeth may drain out nasal passages
However, when the carnassial tooth abscesses, the first noticeable
symptom is often a hard lump or swelling immediately beneath the dog’s
eye. Because the swelling’s location is not one typically thought of as
involving a tooth, clients often feel the cause of swelling is related
to an insect bite or an allergic reaction, and will leave the swelling
to heal on its own.
Typically, only one of the three roots will become infected. In most
cases, it is the root located in front and closest to the skin. As the
infection strengthens and the swelling grows, the abscess will
eventually:
- Burst through the skin surface immediately below the eye
- Drain contents of infected blood and pus out onto the cheek
- Diminish in pain
Left untreated, the infection of an abscessed carnassial tooth will eventually:
- Create intense pain
- Spread bacterial infection to the eye
- Putting the animal at risk for loss of vision
- Spread bacterial infection to other teeth
- Increasing the chance for the further loss of teeth
- Spread bacteria into the bloodstream
- Causing infection to other areas, for example, bones or heart
Diagnosis
Steps to confirm a diagnosis include:
Steps to confirm a diagnosis include:
- Observation of facial swelling
- Observation of drainage wounds
- Visible periodontal disease
- Not always—some animals will still have healthy looking gums
- X-ray
- Will show an abscess most typically on a single root
Treatment
In most cases, the options for treatment include:
In most cases, the options for treatment include:
- Extraction of the diseased tooth
- Removal of the tooth exposes the abscess, allows the infection to drain, and the site to be cleaned
- Root canal
- Choice is dependent upon the type and the cause of damage to the tooth
- Offers the option to save the tooth
- Is more costly to the client
- Antibiotic therapy
- Will typically not be enough to completely clear up the infection
- Is necessary to combat the chance for further future bacterial growth
Restorative Dentistry
Restoration methods involving an abscessed carnassial tooth can be completed, but the materials to use should be considered carefully to determine that they will be able to withstand the functional need of the animal
Restoration methods involving an abscessed carnassial tooth can be completed, but the materials to use should be considered carefully to determine that they will be able to withstand the functional need of the animal
When a carnassial tooth abscesses, the health of the animal requires
immediate veterinary care as the treatment will require either root
canal therapy or extraction. Without it, even with appropriate
antibiotics, the infection will remain active and the tooth will abscess
again.
If you are interested in learning more about methods of canine dental
care, please contact your Covetrus representative at 855.724.3461.
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