The Importance of Dental Care
Good dental hygiene can increase your pet's health, vitality, and well-being and add additional years to his or her life. Regular dental check-ups and teeth cleanings help ensure your pet leads the best life possible.
If left untreated, dental disease can not only be painful and inhibit proper nutrition, but it can also lead to serious systemic issues that may threaten your pet's health before symptoms are noticeable. It is estimated that more than 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats develop tooth and gum disease by the age of 3 years.
Dental Services
We believe that the centerpiece of good dental care is a complete oral exam followed by a thorough cleaning. Dental cleanings include ultrasonic scaling followed by polishing and a mouth rinse, the combination of which is designed to remove plaque and slow its buildup.
Your pet's dental prophylaxis includes:
- Oral examinations under anesthesia
- Diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease
- X-rays
- Supra and subgingival scaling
- Tooth extractions
- Floating teeth (Equine)
- Polishing
- Irrigation
- Fluoride application
We chart your pet's teeth at every cleaning. One of our veterinarians evaluates his or her teeth and any x-rays that may be taken. We discuss follow-up dental care with you at the time of discharge and also provide you with the tools to maintain your pet's oral health between visits.