The periodontal disease in this dog has progressed so far that it is systemically ill, and in danger of a spontaneous jaw fracture. (lbah.com)
Oral surgery can be done to remove growths, repair oral defects, fix jaw fractures and in many cases remove teeth to relieve pain. (soonervet.net)
We are fortunate to have several veterinary dental specialists in Texas who can provide more advanced dental care such as endodontics (root canal therapy) for tooth fractures, orthodontics for malocclusions, restorative dentistry for cavities and oral surgery for jaw fractures or oral tumors. (texvetpets.org)