Bite Evaluation & Orthodontics

Schedule an oral examination for your pet to check for possible misalignment or other common oral conditions affecting his/her bite.

Key facts

• Puppies have 30 and kittens have 24 deciduous teeth that erupt by 8 weeks of age.
• These are replaced by 42 adult teeth in dogs and 30 teeth in cats by 6 months of age.
• Overbite, underbite, misaligned teeth, impacted teeth, and extra teeth can contribute to a “painful bite”, possibly affecting their ability to retrieve and even eat.

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• We prefer and are routinely referred patients at a young age for misaligned teeth (ie. malocclusions) and can offer one or more solutions.
• These solutions or treatments are based on the breed of the pet, disposition, intended use/lifestyle as well as keeping it “simple” so we have consistent/successful outcomes.
• The majority of malocclusions are genetic, so we will counsel pet-owners on neutering or breeding concerns.