Is this tooth grinding from oral pain ro could it be something else?

RE: Is this tooth grinding from oral pain ro could it be something else?

Evelyn Barbour-Hill — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:06:00 GMT

Considering the cat's eyes, ears and facial expression it does look quite possible that this is a neuromuscular disorder. But you have to approach things in a logical order. Eliminate dental and TMJ disease first.

RE: Is this tooth grinding from oral pain ro could it be something else?

Norman Johnston — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:53:15 GMT

I agree with full mouth rads first. The neuro signs of FOPS are more dramatic normally. From memory the vast majority of putative FOPS cases were dentogenic - 80% plus.

RE: Is this tooth grinding from oral pain ro could it be something else?

Rachel Perry — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:39:51 GMT

I'd want to examine under anaesthesia and get full mouth dental radiographs. Teeth with resorption can have really subtle lesions, that if you don't go looking for really carefully, you will miss. Only once oral issues are ruled out would I think about neurology referral.