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What You Can Do for a Cat with Misalignment of Teeth (Malocclusion)

Treatment of misaligned teeth aims to restore a comfortable, functional bite.

Treatment of misaligned teeth aims to restore a comfortable, functional bite. Options may include repositioning, shortening or removing selected teeth.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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