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Dental problems can affect an animal's general well-being with infection that spreads from diseased teeth and gums through the blood stream to damage vital organs like the heart, liver and kidneys. An unhealthy oral cavity is much more than simply “bad breath” or halitosis. A healthy oral cavity provides an excellent foundation for general health throughout his lifetime. After their teeth are cleaned, many animals that were doing poorly, improve. Yet, dental problems often remain disguised because even if an animal's mouth is painful, it will continue to eat. Signs of dental problems may include decrease in appetite, weight loss, bad breath, or dropping food while eating.
Our board certified veterinary dentist and team of residents and students can diagnose and treat problems ranging from an infected tooth to more severe oral problems. While the majority of cases are cats and dogs, our dental team consults on large animals, pocket pets and exotic animals as well.
Unlike humans, small animals must be anesthetized for dental examinations to allow for a thorough examination above and below the gumline.
Dr. Bill Gengler performs an oral examination on a patient presenting with dental disease. |
During a routine dental cleaning, Dr.Gengler helps a student find the right angle for an x-ray or radiograph. A radiograph helps them locate any underlying problems in the animal's mouth that are not visible superficially, such as an abscessed tooth. |
A veterinary technician cleans a dog's teeth |
Proper lighting and magnification is crucial for performing quality oral surgery. |
Rotary endodontic instruments used in root canal therapy. |
A gold-palladium alloy crown to restore a fractured tooth of a working police dog. |
A (commonly diagnosed) slab fracture of an upper carnassial tooth of a dog caused by chewing on excessively hard objects like plastic/nylon bones, beef hooves, hard rawhide or natural bones. |
In July 2000, Wisconsin's School of Veterinary Medicine became the fourth veterinary school in the nation with a dental residency program.
Appointments are available Monday through Friday. Please call the appointment desk to arrange a time.
Faculty Members:
Christopher Snyder, DVM, DAVDC
Residents:
