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About 6 months ago, our previous veterinarian told us one of our cats had gingivitis. We had noticed he was chewing on one side of his mouth but didn't pay much attention to it. The gingivitis explained it though! But, after reading a post on Reddit (regrettably, I do not remember where it was) about the dangers of neglecting dental care for cats, I decided to take this kitty to a new vet (we had moved) for a checkup. 

The prognosis was scary sounding: Kitty had [feline oral (or odontoclastic) resorptive lesions] (FORLs) and would require oral surgery!

Our buddy came out of surgery today just fine after having SIX teeth extracted (four molars and two front teeth). This was a pretty expensive procedure but once the vet told me the cat was probably in a lot of pain from the FORLs there wasn't any question we'd get it done. But if you're not in a position to get the procedure, the vet said normally they prescribe pain medication until the surgery is possible.

Since cats aren't amenable at all to getting their teeth brushed, the only real option for most people, according to the vet, is to get dental treats for your cat. These are super crunchy and help break up plaque and tartar. They recommended Greenies (sp?) to us, but I'm sure there are many brands. But, whatever brand you buy please stay on top of your cats' dental health! My buddy is only 2.5 years old and already has had to have a significant amount of teeth extracted.
<bot>: Cats need dental care! Feed your cats dental treats regularly and make sure your dentist is checking their mouths for problems. If they say it's gingivitis, make sure to ask about FORLs too!