When oral surgery is needed
Some conditions affecting the mouth go beyond the teeth. Trauma can fracture the jaw or damage soft tissue. Tumours arise from the gum, bone, or surrounding structures. Developmental conditions — cleft palates, cysts, fistulas — cause ongoing problems if untreated. Regardless of the cause, the approach is the same: accurate diagnosis first, full patient assessment, and surgical technique that keeps operating time to a minimum.
- Full patient assessmentFor trauma and cancer cases particularly, the whole patient is assessed before the mouth. Other injuries must be treated first; disease spread must be staged before surgery is planned.
- DiagnosisTissue biopsy, imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI), and laboratory tests as required. The right diagnosis before any surgical commitment.
- SurgeryGentle, efficient technique tailored to the specific condition. The range of procedures is wide; the principles are consistent — minimise time, minimise trauma.
- AftercarePost-operative monitoring and follow-up plan appropriate to the complexity of the case.
Conditions we treat
Oral cancer (neoplasia)
Tumours of the gum, bone, and surrounding tissue. Staging — checking whether disease has spread — is part of the workup before surgery is planned. Prognosis varies significantly by tumour type and location.
Trauma and jaw fractures
Fractures from accidents, falls, or other trauma. Assessment always starts with the full patient — other injuries take priority. Repair options depend on the fracture type and location.Removes the tooth. Often the simpler resolution and a clean end to the problem. The right choice when the tooth is badly broken, the patient is older, or preservation isn’t a clinical priority. Pets adapt well to tooth loss.
Cleft palate repair
Surgical correction of congenital palate defects in puppies and kittens. Timing and technique depend on the severity of the defect.
Other conditions
TMJ problems, oro-nasal fistulas, and dentigerous cysts — each requiring specific surgical assessment and management.
Every Pet Deserves A Healthy, Pain-Free Mouth
