My cat has a black spot on her tooth. Is it a cavity or dental issue?

I suspect this might be what is called a "resorptive lesion." There is a tiny tooth right there, and for some cats, they develop lesions where the body actually breaks down their teeth over time. They can be painful. For some cats, they don't show any signs. Have him evaluated by your vet; they may recommend a sedated dental exam and dental xrays to evaluate the tooth roots. If roots are left under the surface, its potentially a source of infection and pain, and surgical removal of the root may be considered. Other possible causes of the bump would be inflammation, infection, (unlikely based on appearance), or an abnormal grownth/tumor. Get him in to your vet when you can to have it checked out. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Hello. That is curious looking. Is it hard like bone of fleshy? The problem is that we really cannot discuss this in this format. If you were my client, I would definitely like to explore it a bit by probing with a pair of forceps, so the best thing to do here is take Meeyao in to your vet. It could just be a piece of bone that lodged behind the tooth, but if not, you just do not want to go yanking things out. I hope you can have this looked after soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Chanel. She appears to have advanced periodontal disease. Her teeth have both tartar on them as well as a very inflamed gumline. She will need to see her veterinarian to be anesthetized for a dental cleaning. There is most likely an infection in her mouth that is painful to her. Cleaning not only the teeth, but under the gumline is very important. It will keep her healthier and happier. I hope this information helps!

It may be a resorptive lesion on the tooth. This is an indicator of dental disease. They can be painful, so a visit to your veterinarian would be recommended. Tinsel may need a complete dental cleaning. Given current events, you may need to drop him off at the clinic and wait for your veterinarian to call you to discuss exam findings and treatment options. https://www.petcoach.co/cat/condition/tooth-resorption/

This looks like quite a bit of tartar and calculus buildup. You will likely be more successful at preventing significant dental disease by having a professional dental cleaning done. Once all the calculus and tartar built up are removed it'll be easier to maintain a clean mouth.

This looks like the area is infected. You can clean it with a warm wet cloth. I recommend a veterinary exam to treat the hole and check the teeth to see what needs to be done to prevent this from continuing in the future. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Flower.

From your description it sounds like a tooth decay issue. Cats will "chatter" their teeth when they are in pain. Sometimes dental issues are not apparent on a physical exam, but are very obvious on dental x-rays. I would ask your veterinarian if a dental cleaning would be appropriate for Chippy. While she's asleep for her dental cleaning, she could also have x-rays of her skull done if no dental issues are found. To send video, you'll need to set up a consultation, but I honestly don't think it would make a big difference in this situation. Best of luck to you and Chippy!