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…
Sisu the Polar Bear Gets Root Canal Surgery to Fix ‘Very Painful’ Broken Tooth at Wildlife Park
A polar bear with a “very painful” broken tooth underwent dental surgery at a popular wildlife park. Keepers at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, in Doncaster, became concerned after noticing one of Sisu’s three-inch canine teeth was broken. The three-year-old polar bear was operated on for an…
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…