Research from the 1970's has documented that periodontal disease is the most prevalent of all diseases in our companion animals. This disease remains to be the most prevalent and well worth recognizing, treating and controlling. Periodontal disease in animals was poorly understood however there has been an exponential growth in our understanding. Myths and misunderstandings about veterinary dentistry are being recognized and addressed.
Today we are diagnosing immune mediated disease processes such as "CUPS" (chronic ulcerative paradental stomatitis) and pemphigoid-type disease with increasing frequencies. These conditions can be very debilitating without appropriate treatment.
It was believed that dogs don't get cavities however this belief is wrong. We diagnose and treat carious lesions in our practice frequently. The key to successful restoration of these lesions is early detection. These cavities will never be identified if no one systematically looks for them. If they are not found early, tooth decay becomes extensive leading to structural damage, tooth infection, tooth death with the potential for local infection (causing facial swelling, draining tracks) or widespread infection throughout the body.
Oral disease processes and tumors also need to be identified and diagnosed early for optimal treatment. It is exciting to report that some oral tumors that previously carried a very poor prognosis can be treated very effectively with oral surgery and immunotherapy (melanoma vaccine). Dr. Kressin works directly with a medical oncologist to provide these services.
If you have serious interests in protecting the oral health of animals, check this site regularly for new information. If you are an animal owner or a veterinarian and there is additional information you want to see, contact Dr. Kressin, he will provide the information you need.
What does the veterinary dental specialist or veterinary dentist do?
Dr. Kressin and his staff are highly focused on the diagnosis and treatment of dental and oral health care needs of companion animals. Dr. Kressin is a veterinary dentist that provides a full range of dental services. Our practice brochure highlights the services provided by veterinary dental specialists.
Virtually any service your family dentist provides for you is available for your companion animals at the Animal Dental Center of Milwaukee and Oshkosh. Additionally; our veterinary dentist provides extensive oral surgery services. Dr. Kressin has a passion for providing surgical oral oncology services. Dr. Kressin focuses on a team effort in providing services. He provides dental and oral surgery consultations; working for pet owners and their family veterinarians with other specialists. This team effort affords optimal care that your companion animals deserve.
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