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Breed Predisposition to Oral Disease: The Boxer Finale
Oct 13 2011
Attrition: What is attrition? The wearing away of a tooth as a result of tooth-to-tooth contact What causes attrition? Malocclusions or “bad bites” which cause teeth to rub against other…
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Breed Predisposition to Oral Disease: The Boxer Part 5 Epulides
Sep 22 2011
Epulides: What are epulides? Epulis is a term that means: any benign lesion on the gingiva. A veterinary dentist usually means: a noncancerous growth coming from the ligaments that anchor…
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Breed Predisposition to Oral Disease: The Boxer Part 4
Sep 12 2011
Gingival hyperplasia: What is gingival hyperplasia? An increase in size and thickness of the soft tissue which surrounds a tooth results in overgrowth of the gums (gingiva). Frequently, the gums…
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Breed Predisposition to Oral Disease: The Boxer Part 3
Sep 12 2011
Dentigerous cysts: What are dentigerous cysts? A closed sac of serous fluid surrounding an impacted or partially erupted tooth. What causes dentigerous cysts? When a tooth does not erupt normally,…
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Breed Predisposition to Oral Disease: The Boxer Part 2
Aug 31 2011
Impacted teeth: What are impacted teeth? Impacted teeth remain below the surface and not exposed in the mouth. The most common impacted teeth are the mandibular first premolars. What causes…
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Breed Predisposition to Oral Disease: Spotlight on The Boxer
Aug 30 2011
The Boxer currently ranks as one of the most popular dogs in the United States. They are instinctive guardians that love to be with their people. They are also well…
