Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Dental X-Rays of a 3 Year Old Cat with "Apparently" Perfect Teeth!


Note the root destruction of the large tooth on the left compared to the right. Without x-rays this cat would be sent home with improper treatment. A consultation with a dental specialist was performed and the tooth removed based on his recommendation. This cat would have had to suffer with a painful root abscess if no x-ray was taken. Unfortunately, many pets don’t receive crucial care when corners are cut. South Beach Animal Hospital is the only hospital on Miami Beach currently using routine intra-oral x-rays.

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