Chinchilla dental disease — malocclusion and molar overgrowth
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- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Crown and root problems of the cheek teeth are common in chinchillas.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Subclinical dental disease was found in about one-third of chinchillas that looked healthy at a routine check-up.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Suggested risk factors include a less abrasive captive diet and genetics.
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