Dental disease is one of the most common and most underdiagnosed conditions in cats. By age 3, the majority of cats show signs of periodontal disease — and many suffer silently from tooth resorption, a painful feline-specific condition. At Tenafly Veterinary Center in Tenafly, NJ, we provide comprehensive cat dental services to protect your cat's oral health and overall well-being.

Why Cat Dental Care Matters

Cats rarely show obvious signs of dental pain — yet dental disease causes chronic discomfort that impacts eating, mood, and quality of life. Oral bacteria can also spread through the bloodstream to affect the heart, kidneys, and liver. Regular dental care is one of the most impactful preventive services we offer.

Our Cat Dental Services

Comprehensive Oral Exam

Performed under anesthesia to allow safe, thorough evaluation of every tooth, gum pocket, palate, tongue, and jaw — the only way to accurately assess your cat's oral health.

Tooth Resorption Treatment

Feline tooth resorption affects up to 60% of adult cats. We identify affected teeth radiographically and treat them appropriately — extraction is usually the most humane option, providing immediate relief from what is often severe pain.

Professional Cleaning

Ultrasonic scaling removes tartar and plaque above and below the gumline, followed by polishing to smooth tooth surfaces and slow future buildup.

Extractions & Oral Surgery

When teeth cannot be saved, we perform gentle, careful extractions with appropriate pain management. Cats recover remarkably well and often eat better after painful teeth are removed.

Dental Radiography

Full-mouth dental X-rays reveal disease below the gumline — including tooth root abscesses, bone loss, and tooth resorption lesions that are invisible on visual exam alone.

Home Care Guidance

We'll teach you how to brush your cat's teeth, discuss dental diet options, and create a home dental care plan to extend the time between professional cleanings.

Signs Your Cat May Have Dental Disease

  • Bad breath
  • Drooling or dropping food while eating
  • Preference for soft food (avoiding dry kibble)
  • Pawing at the mouth or face
  • Facial swelling
  • Reduced appetite or weight loss
  • Behavioral changes like hiding or irritability

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