What is usually done about cavities in dogs? We have a rescue boy for the night and we're considering adopting him, and he has some really raunchy teeth. There's at least one big cavity. That whole tooth is pretty gross. Plus there's tartar all over. My own dogs both have super clean teeth so I haven't dealt with this before. Do they do fillings or just remove the tooth?
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Dental Question
abbey_road3012
Jan 13, 2007 09:05 PM
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PHDrTobin
Jan 15, 2007 04:57 PM
Once the tartar is removed it is easier to evaluate the teeth as to their condition. Most dogs don't develop cavities, but it may be possible if they are fed very inappropriate diets. I read that raccoons living in some city parks have developed cavities from eating the food from trash cans, mostly junk food, whereas raccoons in a more natural living situation never develop cavities. If the cavity is very large, the tooth may have to be pulled, but some veterinary dentists are filling cavities, where found, in order to save the tooth.
