Why are my cats teeth discolored?
It is very common to see teeth that are discolored. The most common cause for tooth discoloration is trauma. When the pet chews hard on an object or from blunt trauma to the mouth, the pulp of the tooth bleeds and stains the dentin pink initially. Over time, the tooth will become purple or grey.
What does dental disease look like in cats?
Given that gingivitis leads to periodontitis, most cats with periodontitis will show signs of gingivitis (redness, swelling, bleeding along the gingiva at the base of the teeth), and may also be reluctant or unwilling to eat, drool, turn their heads to the side when chewing, and develop halitosis.
What color should my cat’s teeth be?
A healthy cat’s teeth should be clean, white, and free of any chipping. Their gums shouldn’t have any sores or lesions, and should be pink and healthy without any redness, swelling or bleeding.
What can you give cats for their teeth?
Fluoride-free toothpaste designed for cats is readily available and is often flavoured with beef or chicken. You can brush your cat’s teeth with either sterile gauze strips or a rubber toothbrush or finger brush that’s especially designed for cats.
What are the symptoms of tooth discoloration in cats?
Common symptoms associated with both discoloration types include: Abnormal coloration of one or more teeth. Fractured tooth. Pitted enamel (the glossy covering of the tooth) with staining. Rings or lines of discoloration around one or more teeth.
What does it mean when a cat’s tooth is stained?
Stained Tooth and Teeth in Cats. Any variation from normal tooth color is considered discoloration. However, the normal color of teeth varies, dependent on the shade, thickness, and translucency of the enamel covering the tooth.
What happens if a kitten loses a baby tooth?
The most commonly encountered tooth problem in kittens is the retention of baby teeth. If the baby teeth are not lost when the corresponding permanent teeth are coming in, it can result in abnormal tooth position and bite, tartar and plaque buildup, and even abscesses.
What should I do if my cat has a tooth removed?
If the tooth (or teeth) need to be removed, your veterinarian will most likely need to subdue your cat with general anesthetize in order to extract it. Intrinsic stain removal may be done to improve the function of the teeth and to relieve pain for your dog.
Common symptoms associated with both discoloration types include: Abnormal coloration of one or more teeth. Fractured tooth. Pitted enamel (the glossy covering of the tooth) with staining. Rings or lines of discoloration around one or more teeth.
What causes a cat’s teeth to turn a darker color?
An oral disease that often manifests as discolored teeth is feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORL). This is the feline version of a cavity in the tooth. It can be found in the lower premolars of the cat. Gingivitis is another common condition that turns teeth from white to a darker color.
Stained Tooth and Teeth in Cats. Any variation from normal tooth color is considered discoloration. However, the normal color of teeth varies, dependent on the shade, thickness, and translucency of the enamel covering the tooth.
What causes a cat to have white spots on its teeth?
An oral disease that often manifests as discolored teeth is feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORL). This is the feline version of a cavity in the tooth. It can be found in the lower premolars of the cat. Gingivitis is another common condition that turns teeth from white to a darker color. Inflamed gums are another indicator of gingivitis.
