{"id":1707,"date":"2024-10-09T15:46:04","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T15:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centredmv.switch.makemagik.com\/the-oral-examination-for-dogs-and-cats-essential-practices-for-optimal-oral-health\/"},"modified":"2025-03-11T14:52:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T14:52:50","slug":"the-oral-examination-for-dogs-and-cats-essential-practices-for-optimal-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centredmvet.com\/en\/the-oral-examination-for-dogs-and-cats-essential-practices-for-optimal-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The Oral Examination for Dogs and Cats: Essential Practices for Optimal Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-lead-blog&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Introduction<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">L&#8217;<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oral examination<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">  is an integral part of the clinical evaluation of dogs and cats, helping to diagnose and prevent a wide range of oral conditions. This examination should be carried out regularly during annual health check-ups, in order to quickly identify conditions such as   <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">periodontal disease<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">periodontal <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dental fractures<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dental <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">malocclusions<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dental <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dental resorption<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as well as <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tumors<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This article outlines the steps involved in a comprehensive oral examination for general veterinary practice, to ensure early detection and appropriate treatment of oral conditions. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;1455&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Steps of the Buccal Examination<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A complete oral examination in dogs and cats follows several essential steps:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. General comments<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":319,\"335559739\":319}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start with an assessment of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">facial symmetry<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Compare both sides of the face for visible abnormalities, such as swelling or asymmetries in the skull, zygomatic arch or temporomandibular regions. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Facial palpation<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":319,\"335559739\":319}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Palpate the animal&#8217;s face, concentrating on the temporomandibular region and salivary glands, to detect masses, fractures, abscesses or abnormal swelling. Pay particular attention to the maxillary premolar region, where a palpable lymph node can sometimes be mistaken for a mass. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Occlusion assessment<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":319,\"335559739\":319}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check the<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">occlusion<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">  of teeth to detect malocclusions, a condition that can lead to oral trauma. Correct occlusion involves symmetrical alignment of the maxillary and mandibular incisor teeth. Anomalies such as    <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">brachygnathism<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (class 2) or <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">prognathism<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (class 3) can cause painful wounds and infections.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Tooth Counting<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":319,\"335559739\":319}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Carefully count the animal&#8217;s teeth to ensure that none are missing or supernumerary. X-ray examination may be necessary to identify impacted teeth or retain tooth fragments. An impacted tooth can lead to    <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dental cysts<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">potentially dangerous due to the associated bone loss.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. Gum and Soft Tissue Examination<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":319,\"335559739\":319}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check gums for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">gingivitis<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inflammation or trauma. Inspect the oral cavity for masses, ulcers or lesions. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">6. Salivary glands and tongue examination<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":319,\"335559739\":319}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Assess the opening of the salivary glands for signs of inflammation or blockage. Examine the tongue for lesions, ulcerations or foreign bodies. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Role of X-rays and Examination under Anaesthesia<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is often necessary to perform an oral examination <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oral examination under general anaesthetic<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to fully assess the oral cavity and perform dental <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dental X-rays<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. These X-rays can detect underlying conditions such as impacted teeth, fractured roots or deep-seated infections that would not be visible during a simple clinical examination. Anesthesia guarantees a thorough examination, without pain or stress for the animal.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conclusion<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A regular, thorough oral examination is essential for the effective prevention and treatment of oral diseases in dogs and cats. As front-line veterinarians, it&#8217;s crucial to integrate this examination into every annual clinical assessment. 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