Why Did the Chimpanzee Go to the Endodontist?
The unpleasant act of having to get a root canal is not exclusive to humans. The Metro Richmond Zoo successfully performed the dental procedure on their 22-year-old chimpanzee “Kip” back in December after they noticed some swelling on the right side of his face. The…
Kessingland Lion’s Three-Hour Dental Appointment to Save Teeth
A lioness has undergone a three-hour dental appointment and root canal treatment to save two canine teeth. Mo, an 18-year-old from Africa Alive zoo at Kessingland in Suffolk, was anesthetized earlier under the care of a specialist vet. It is not always easy…