Full Mouth Extractions

Your pet's teeth are vital for its survival. They use them for eating and for protecting themselves. Therefore, it is essential to ensure your pet has routine cleanings and dental checkups with a veterinarian to ensure their teeth are healthy. Sometimes, regardless of how well you take care of your pet's teeth, the pet develops gum disease or needs to have a tooth pulled. In rare cases, pets may need full mouth extractions.

The veterinarians at St. Francis Hospital for Animals in Oakdale, NY, understand the seriousness when your pet needs dental care. Visit our animal hospital to learn more about pet dental care and tips to keep your pet's mouth healthy. 

Full Mouth Extractions

Main Reasons for a Full Mouth Extraction 

Every pet is different, presenting various reasons requiring a full mouth extraction. For cats, stomatitis is the most common reason for a full mouth extraction. Stomatitis is a severe mouth disease that can be painful and cause foul-smelling breath and weight loss. 

For dogs, the main reason for a full mouth extraction is CUPS, also known as chronic ulcerative paradental stomatitis. This condition causes chronic pain, swollen gums, bad breath, and loss of appetite. However, symptoms disappear in most pets once the teeth are entirely removed. 

Potential Complications

When a full mouth tooth extraction is performed, there is always a risk of potential complications. However, those risks are outweighed by the procedure's benefits. Complications during the tooth extraction procedure include tooth fracture, jaw fracture, and failure to remove the roots. To help prevent any potential complications, our veterinarian will perform a dental radiograph to ensure the procedure extracts all parts of the tooth. 

Future Oral Health Care

After a full mouth extraction, you must provide your pet with a specialized diet. Pets who have had this procedure should eat soft food, such as canned food or kibble soaked in broth. If your pet has lost a significant amount of weight due to mouth pain, you will need to encourage them to eat more and help them get back to a healthy weight. 

Schedule an Appointment with a Veterinarian in Oakdale, NY, Today!

If your pet is showing symptoms related to gum disease, including trouble eating, irritability, or bleeding gums, schedule an appointment at a local animal hospital. The veterinarians at St. Francis Hospital for Animals in Oakdale, NY, offer pet dental services, including full mouth extractions. Call us today at (631) 567-1359 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our veterinarian.  

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