Sudden appearance of misaligned teeth

[Anne Marche]

My cat have a misaligned teeth and I just found out yesterday morning, took her to the vet today, took an xray and said nothing was wrong with her, but her molar is digging into her gums and the vet said it was only sores. I dont know what to do, I think my cat have dislocated jaw.

 

[Antonio65]

If your vet has done an xray and he/she said nothing is wrong with your cat, I would try another vet.
Do you think your cat had an accident in the house? Is the upper tooth moving or has it dislocated from its position? Can she eat?

 

[Anne Marche]

I think her jaw is displaced, and finding a dental vet in my city is difficult. She is eating regularly, but I'm particularly concerned since I can tell she is in pain because her demeanor has changed from sweet to snobbish and her teeth are pressing against her gums.

 

[Antonio65]

I think that just another vet, not necessarily a dental clinic, would do. They could see something that the other vet didn't.

 

[FeebysOwner]

I agree - it isn't necessarily needed to go to a dental specialist, but it is certainly needed to get a second opinion. That is one weird way for a vet to behave - they can see the sore, but don't want to pursue possible resolutions.

Check with neighbors, friends, family, and/or co-workers to see if you can get a recommendation for another vet.

 

[Alldara]

How old is your cat? Is it possible that it is new teeth? As a former feral, Magnus got his adult teeth late. He had double fangs for a bit and still has extra teeth at the back.

The vet thought it was making a hole, but after x-ray said it was BAD gingivitis. Some antibiotics and it cleared up. He gets his teeth brushed daily and gets omega suppliments.

 

[Punxpunx]

i dont know about dislocated jaw but when the gum is that red , the cat is definatley in pain. It may start to affect her eating habits if it does not clear up. Usually my vet prescribes antibiotics and sometimes pain suppressors when my cats gums were that red. The problem kept coming back every few months though andnin the end my cat had to have some teeth removed.

I would go to another vet to check it out