Tooth Fracture with Pulp Exposure
Tooth Fracture with Pulp Exposure
A fractured tooth can be extremely painful for your pet!
Originally published by Stephen Juriga, DVM · part of the AOSN network.
Signs you might notice
What you need to know
Bacteria will enter exposed pulp, and lead to infection of the tooth and eventually spread to the bone.
What you need to know
It can be painful for your pet with possible symptoms; facial swelling, bone infection, draining tracts, nasal discharge, or weakening of the jaw bone.
What you need to know
An infected tooth can lead to disease of the kidneys, liver or heart.
How it may look
How a specialist helps
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Possible therapy / treatment
