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Dental Care

Understanding Your Pets Orals Health and Dental Care

A professional veterinary dental cleaning is the only way to remove tartar from the teeth and under the gum tissue to protect your pet’s health. With a professional dental cleaning and follow-up care, gingivitis is reversible. Periodontal disease is not reversible, but diligent at-home dental care and regular veterinary cleanings can slow down the progression of the condition.

Why choose anesthesia over sedation free dental cleaning?

Simply put - sedation free cleaning is the equivalent of cleaning teeth with a toothpick. A thorough dental cleaning can be accomplished only while the pet is under general anesthesia. Anesthesia keeps your pet free of pain during the dental procedure and allows your veterinarian to fully inspect the teeth, the gums, the mouth for any masses or abscesses, and remove tartar from under the gums. During anesthesia, a soft plastic tube is inserted into the trachea (the main airway in the throat) to support the patient’s breathing. Placement of the tracheal tube also prevents inhalation of bacteria that are aerosolized during the dental cleaning. A professional dental cleaning removes not only the visible plaque and tartar on the teeth surfaces but also the bacteria under the gums. This eliminates potential sources of infection to the mouth and other organs, and protects your pet from pain and tooth loss.
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Dental Disease - What is it?

​Causes of Dental Disease 

  • Periodontal diseases (infection between teeth and gums)
  • Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums)
  • Halitosis (bad breath)
  • Gingival hyperplasia (gum growth covering part or all of the tooth)
  • Oral tumors
  • Tongue lesions
  • Periodontal diseases (infection between teeth and gums)
  • Daily plaque accumulation
  • Tartar (calculus) forms from plaque
  • Rough tartar accumulates more plaque
  • Bacteria growth between the teeth or from infected gums
  • Inherited
  • Failure of deciduous (baby) teeth to fall, allowing adult tooth eruption
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Most Common Complaints

How to Avoid Dental Disease

  • Bad breath
  • Poor appetite
  • Dropping food when eating
  • Pawing at mouth
  • Loose or missing teeth
  • Twice daily attention to plaque control
  • Regular dental examinations and cleanings (At least once a year for large breeds, and twice a year for small breeds)
  • Professional cleaning of plaque/calculus that has accumulated on the cheek teeth
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  • Home
  • My Vet Store
  • Services 🤩
  • Limited Time Offers!
  • Meet the Team
  • Testimonials
  • Gallery
  • Client Education
    • Avoiding Dog Bites
    • Canine Parvovirus (CPV)
    • Dangerous Foods
    • Dental Care
    • Dog Breeding
    • Flea And Parasite
    • Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
    • Marijuana Intoxication
    • Ovary Sparing Spay
    • Pet Insurance
    • Pet Vaccinations
    • Poisonous Plants
    • Rabies
    • Saying Goodbye
    • Spay & Neuter Home Care
    • Traveling With Your Pet
    • What We Do As Veterinarians
  • Contact