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Tooth Restorations
If a tooth is damaged without exposure to the pulp cavity and is stable on dental x-ray, a bonded sealant can be applied to prevent future infection and painful sensitivity.
If a tooth is damaged without exposure to the pulp cavity and is stable on dental x-ray, a bonded sealant can be applied to prevent future infection and painful sensitivity.
If there is significant enamel damage or defects, these teeth can be restored closer to their normal shape with composite. These teeth are re-radiographed 6 months later to ensure they are still viable. Some dogs can be born with significant enamel hypoplasia and require extensive restorations to protect their teeth.
Less commonly, unlike people, dogs can get cavities (caries lesions) of their molars. This is often due to excessive sugar (sweet potatoes, bananas, ice cream, etc) in their diet. If the damage is not extensive, we can repair these lesions as well.
