Aug 18, 2004 05:13
Root intrusion into the skull bones can cause occlusion (blockage) of the tear ducts, which run through the skull bones, close to the roof of the mouth (just above the tooth roots). A blocked tear duct will result in tearing and runny eyes, since the tears cannot flow normally through the ducts and into the mouth, where the duct empties. A semi-blocked duct is more susceptible to blockage with mucus, and it is sometimes possible for your vet to flush the ducts with sterile saline.
I only look at this because she has teeth problems too...
so worried
I let her run around and she likes to sit in my mom's closet. she always likes to hide in there. whatever makes her happy.