Dental health

bubster01 · Jul 29, 2016

My 4yr old tabby had 13 teeth removed due to gingivitis last month. Long story short, all went well and I am even doing my best at cleaning the remaining teeth so the rest stay healthy. I noticed one tooth had bright red around it so I called the vet this morning. We took him in and the vet noticed a "root tip" was left behind! This was a traumatic experience for my Bubba and our family! He is a large cat and the thought of this being redone makes me sad! Anyone else experience this before and were they charged for having this done? I'm thinking there should be no charge since the vet left a piece of tooth behind! Any feedback would be appreciated[emoji]128570[/emoji]

betsygee · Jul 31, 2016

I have no experience with anything like this. It does sound traumatic! Hopefully someone can give you the benefit of their experience on this.

mingsmongols · Jul 31, 2016

I've heard of others having similar problems. It's just as bad with human dentists. There's not many regulations in place and they want repeat customers.

bubster01 · Jul 31, 2016

Thank you for your feedback[emoji]128570[/emoji] You would think being charged $200 for X-rays they would have seen this! I don't think I will be going back to this vet again! My cat is scared now to go to the vet that he wet his carrier, shakes and loses hair! I don't want him to go under anesthesia again! He was sick afterwards! I had to give him Pepcid AC.

mingsmongols · Jul 31, 2016

I don't think they normally do another x-ray after the procedure but they really should. Unfortunately he's gonna have to go back under and get the fragment removed or it will eventually lead to an infection. Hopefully after they remove it and give him some antibiotics this will become a thing of the past and he won't be traumatised from it.

bubster01 · Aug 2, 2016

MingsMongols said:
I don't think they normally do another x-ray after the procedure but they really should. Unfortunately he's gonna have to go back under and get the fragment removed or it will eventually lead to an infection. Hopefully after they remove it and give him some antibiotics this will become a thing of the past and he won't be traumatised from it.

bubster01 · Aug 2, 2016

Thank you taking the time to reply[emoji]128570[/emoji] I didn't realize this could become infected! I am patiently waiting for the vet to call back so I can schedule the procedure[emoji]128530[/emoji] I will call the office to move things along faster[emoji]128522[/emoji]

mingsmongols · Aug 6, 2016

Yea, fragments have trouble healing as the skin can't close completely and bacteria gets in it. Have you been able to make an appointment?

artiemom · Aug 6, 2016

MingsMongols said:
I don't think they normally do another x-ray after the procedure but they really should. Unfortunately he's gonna have to go back under and get the fragment removed or it will eventually lead to an infection. Hopefully after they remove it and give him some antibiotics this will become a thing of the past and he won't be traumatised from it.

My guy has had 3 dentals, with removals. My vet always takes x-rays before and after the procedure to be sure there are no roots left in.

I would think a repeat surgery, including x-rays would be at no cost. At least that is standard practice...

bubster01 · Aug 6, 2016

Bubba had the root tip removed yesterday and hopefully no more show up down the road! Disappointed in the Doctor! He tried to charge me $150 for the medicine! Long story short I was not charged! Don't think I will be going back to this vet!

mingsmongols · Aug 6, 2016

That's great. Sometimes you've just got to stand your ground. It's great that you didn't get charged again, that would of just added insult to injury.

bubster01 · Aug 6, 2016

Thank you[emoji]128570[/emoji] I just hope no more root tips show up! Too stressful for us all[emoji]128549[/emoji]

geomac · Feb 27, 2017

Had a similar event with my 6 yr old cat.Had teeth extracted 10 days and was doing great until yesterday.she ate breakfast fine buy at lunch and supper she went screaming from her bowl.when I got up this morning noticed supper bowl was empty band she ate breakfast without screaming.Not sure what to do ,vet had said she had a mass behind a bad molar.

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