What are some of the most common clinical signs that my pet’s mouth is painful and/or has dental disease?

• Halitosis - having offensive smelling breath.
• Facial Swelling - can occur very quickly. An oral exam is a vital part of evaluating the cause of any swelling. (Check out “Trixie’s Story” on our Petsimonials page.)
• Chronic eye problems
• Sneezing
• Nasal discharge
• Rubbing face
• Dropping food when eating
• Abnormal chewing
• Jaw out of alignment
• More calculus accumulation on one side of the mouth
• Suddenly acting aggressive or more recluse.
• Acting “old” or “senile”
• Not eating – most animals will continue to eat even when they have a painful mouth.

*** THERE MAY BE NO SIGNS OF ORAL PAIN ***