When Is Cat Tooth Extraction Necessary?

Cat tooth disease can often lead to severe health problems if not checked and treated promptly. Pet owners should schedule a vet check if their pets experience toothache or discomfort while ingesting food and water. Most cats continue eating food even in advanced stages of periodontal disease. Cats over the age of two years are known to suffer from varying periodontal diseases. Advanced forms of periodontal disease lead to tooth loss. Cat tooth extraction is necessary if the tooth infection is likely to pass to the lungs or major organs through the blood. Before understanding the major periodontal diseases that require tooth extraction, it's necessary to know the symptoms of tooth disease in pets. Symptoms of Periodontal Disease in Cats • Bad breath • Cat paws at the mouth frequently • Difficulty chewing their meals • Red and inflamed gums • Exposed roots of the teeth • Drooling • Loose teeth Clinical Reasons for Tooth Extractions • Advanced periodontal disease can cause mobile teeth, ...  more