I would suspect that your veterinarian knew when to advise a cleaning for your dog’s teeth. Had they been done as needed on a regular basis, some or all of the extractions might have been avoided­.

Facial swelling in dogs can have dozens of causes, from dog bites to dental problems. The swelling can be a fairly benign reaction or it can require emergency care. To help keep your pet pain-free ...

My No. 1 scenario for Lacey’s facial swelling is a tooth root abscess. Specifically, I am betting she has an abscess in one or more of the roots of a tooth called the carnassial tooth.