Veterinary Dentistry
Dentals are a safe
and easy way to keep your pet happy and healthy. Most
pets over the age of 3 - 5 years are most likely to have
some degree of tarter build up and will need to have
their teeth cleaned.
"Doggie Breath" is not
normal!! Drooling and difficulty eating dry food.
These are all signs that your dog or cats teeth may need
attention.
Generally tooth decay
is less common in dogs and cats than gum disease. If
left untreated, plaque and tarter will build up and
cause the gums and the structures holding the tooth in
place to become infected. Plaque and tarter are also
great places for bacteria to accumulate. These bacteria
can cause other serious health problems as it enters the
blood stream and ends up at other sites of the body such
as the heart, lungs and kidneys.
Our dental cleanings
are done under a general anesthetic. Prior to
anesthesia, a complete pre anesthetic exam and blood
work are performed. This is to detect any underlying
problems such as diabetes, heart disease, or kidney
failure prior to anesthesia.
The teeth are cleaned
using an ultrasonic scaler the same way your dentist
cleans your teeth. Following a thorough cleaning, the
gums are checked for any deep pockets that may indicate
gum disease and the teeth are checked for any loose ones
as well as for signs of decay. Extractions are only
done on teeth that cannot be saved by any other means.
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