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dog teeth

Our Bull Terrier, Lucius was referred to see Christine Hawke for assessment and management of a tooth root abscess. During the initial consultation, Christine could not possibly have been more helpful and forthcoming. She spent the better part of an hour explaining every possible outcome as well as answering all of my questions. At all [...]

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One of the most common problems we see are broken dog teeth -  specifically ‘slab fractures’ of the upper carnassials. These are the big teeth on the side of the mouth that dogs chew with in a scissor-like action. When they fracture the whole side of the tooth snaps off, resulting in pain and infection [...]

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Do Dog Chews Really Work?

April 12, 2010

There is a lot of debate about whether dog chews really are effective at controlling bad breath and gum disease in our pooches. Questions such as “Which dog chews are effective?” and “How often should my dog be given a dog chew?” come up regularly in veterinary consultations. The goal of a dog chew is [...]

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Is a pet dental procedure too much for my old pet?

February 15, 2010

As pets grow old, one of the things that is important to maintain is quality of life. If the teeth are severely infected or there is severe gingivitis and gum disease going on in the mouth, the quality of life is poor as the animal experiences discomfort and pain constantly. Older pets are more prone [...]

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Fergus – Fractured Tooth

January 14, 2010

Fergus is a young German Shepherd who fractured a lower canine tooth (fang tooth) whilst playing. His owner noticed the broken tooth was bleeding and took him straight to the local vet. The fracture had taken the top of the tooth away and exposed the sensitive pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth), resulting in [...]

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A Healthy, Pain Free Mouth

January 7, 2010

Just like humans, pets’ teeth need looking after too! The health of their teeth and gums has a significant impact on their overall quality of life. Imagine how your mouth would feel  (and smell!) if you never brushed your teeth. Imagine having a really bad toothache and not being able to tell anyone about it. [...]

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Browse by Topic

January 7, 2010

We are working very hard on this section at the moment so stay tuned and watch this space. If there is anything in particular you would like please let us know. Some of the content to be included is: Dental Examination & Charting Dental Prophylaxis Extractions Dental Radiography Periodontics Endodontics Orthodontics Restorations Marketing & Practice [...]

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Pet Owner Members Page

January 6, 2010

We are working very hard on the pet owners section at the moment so stay tuned and watch this space. If there is anything in particular you would like please let us know. Some of the content to be included is: Videos Photo Library Newsletter Archive Success Stories at Sydney Pet Dentistry Sign up and [...]

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Veterinary Nurse Members Page

January 6, 2010

We are working very hard on the nurse members section at the moment so stay tuned and watch this space. If there is anything in particular you would like please let us know. Some of the content to be included is: Case Advice Videos Photo Library Newsletter Archive Audio Files Research & Journal Articles Recommended [...]

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Testimonials

December 19, 2009

We value the feedback of our clients and practices. Here is what some practices and clients have to say about us. Recent Testimonials

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