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Veterinary Technician

Category - Dentistry

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Which of the following symptoms would be observed in a dog with an infected carnassial tooth?
  1. Facial swelling on the lower jawbone
  2. Swelling that occurs in the cheek region
  3. Facial swelling below the eye
  4. Swelling that occurs along the gum line
Explanation
Answer: C - Facial swelling below the eye is a symptom of an infected carnassial tooth in a dog. The carnassial tooth has three deep roots that are located in the upper jawbone. An infection that involves a pocket of pus around on of these roots will cause a swelling below the eye.
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