Dental Care

Dental Care

Dental Care

Healthy Teeth are Important

Dental care is a valuable and frequently overlooked aspect in the health and longevity of your pet. Bad breath, known as halitosis, is not a normal condition and can signal periodontal disease, but is not the only symptom. A thorough oral exam is the best way to identify dental issues and help formulate a treatment plan. It’s important to note that not all oral disease can be visualized as much of a canine tooth is below the gum line. For this reason, an examination under anesthesia with appropriate imaging may be recommended.

  • Varying degrees of dental disease is present in all pets by age three
  • A general assessment of your pet’s teeth is made during each regular exam
  • Your Veterinarian will discuss options and recommendations during regular exams
  • Additional patient oral exams and cleanings are performed under anesthesia

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Healthy Teeth are Important

Dental care is a valuable and frequently overlooked aspect in the health and longevity of your pet. Bad breath, known as halitosis, is not a normal condition and can signal periodontal disease, but is not the only symptom. A thorough oral exam is the best way to identify dental issues and help formulate a treatment plan. It’s important to note that not all oral disease can be visualized as much of a canine tooth is below the gum line. For this reason, an examination under anesthesia with appropriate imaging may be recommended.

  • Varying degrees of dental disease is present in all pets by age three
  • A general assessment of your pet’s teeth is made during each regular exam
  • Your Veterinarian will discuss options and recommendations during regular exams
  • Additional patient oral exams and cleanings are performed under anesthesia

FAQs

Many factors affect dental health in animals and there is no set schedule of care. The Veterinarian will determine if care is recommended at your regular exam.

Dental examination is often confusing and distressing to animals, providing them with anesthesia is performed to calm them during the procedure and make the process pleasant for them. Additionally, the tools and water rinsing required to perform a complete cleaning require the placement of an endotracheal tube to prevent complications such as aspiration pneumonia.

Typically the best option for a damaged animal tooth is extraction. Dog and cats are extremely adaptive to dental procedures and usually have the best outcomes with this route of treatment. Your Veterinarian will fully discuss options with you based on the patient.

Your Veterinarian will discuss costs and potential options during your regular exam. The specific condition of an individual patient needs to be known to determine the best course of action and associated pricing.