From Lindsey Steele: "This kitty presented with a swollen chin. It started on Saturday, worsened yesterday, and today the cat is in much pain. It turned out to be a tooth root abscess that was expressing around the lower incisors. Incisors have since been extracted and the patient is doing well." | I Love Veterinary Medicine

This sucks... A failed root canal in Uganda led to me getting my tooth extracted... It's all a part of the journey... On Vacation Doctor | 2Up and Overloaded

🦷 Ever wondered what happens to extracted teeth after a dental visit? At many dental schools, jars like this one are used as invaluable teaching tools. Real human teeth are collected, cleaned, and studied by students learning how to identify cavities, enamel wear, root structure, and the effects of diseases like caries and periodontitis. Each tooth tells a story, of diet, hygiene, and even medical history, offering students a hands-on understanding that no plastic replica can match. Take a clos