Dental Care
When tartar builds up on your pet's teeth, it starts as soft plaque and eventually hardens. This can lead to gum inflammation, gum recession, pain, infection and loose teeth. Just like people, pets can suffer from periodontal disease, gingivitis, and tooth decay, causing bad breath and painful infections. Untreated, these issues can allow bacteria to enter the bloodstream, potentially harming the heart, kidneys, and liver. Regular dental check-ups, routine cleanings, good nutrition, and home brushing can significantly extend your pet's life and save you money, as prevention is cheaper than treatment. Most pets show signs of gum disease by age 3-4. If your pet has bad breath or oral health concerns, call us today to create a plan together.
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What goes into a dental cleaning for my pet?
Unlike humans, we can’t just ask your dog to say “Ahhh” for a dental check-up. Veterinary dental care involves skilled professionals, bloodwork, advanced equipment, x-rays, monitoring, time and anesthesia. Each pet’s dental needs are unique, so no two procedures are the same.
Anesthesia is crucial for a thorough dental exam on animals, as it allows your vet to examine your pet’s teeth properly, take x-rays
and clean below the gum line safely.
X-rays help us identify any teeth that might need removal. Prior to your pet's scheduled procedure, we’ll run blood tests to ensure anesthesia is safe for your pet and we might also start antibiotics ahead of time if there are oral infections. On the day of the procedure, your pet will be anesthetized, and we’ll conduct a full oral exam and x-rays. We use modern technology and various professional dental instruments to clean your pet’s teeth, above and below the gum line. If necessary, any problematic teeth will be extracted. After cleaning and polishing, a soothing laser therapy treatment will be applied to aid healing.
Once your pet's procedure is complete they will be overseen in our recovery suite but a veterinary professional.
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