What is the vet looking for during my cat's dental exam?

What is the vet looking for during my cat's dental exam? - The Waggin' Train Veterinary Clinic

To be quite honest, we're looking for anything abnormal. During every single exam we do on a dog or cat, one of the things we look at is their mouth. So it allows us to know what a normal mouth looks like. And that way, in contrast, when you see anything that's abnormal, it very quickly stands out to you. And that's what we're looking for.