Often overlooked oral health care can lead to infections and pain in your pet
Your pet's oral health is something that is all too often overlooked, when it is truly one of the most important parts of their overall wellbeing.
Neglected Dental care can lead to a host of more severe problems
Tartar buildup can lead to disease of the gums and roots of the teeth, producing bacterial infections that cause bad-breath and, over time, can be extremely painful. If left untreated, bacteria can enter the bloodstream and cause disease in the liver, kidneys, and heart.
Our dental health program includes tips on how to get your pet started on home dental care and promotes regular oral exams to determine when a full dental cleaning is needed.
When a dental procedure is performed it may include
pre-anesthetic blood screening
Pre-Anesthetic Blood Screening
Refers to blood work that would be checked prior to placing an animal under anesthesia
for a procedure such as a dental cleaning or surgery.
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ultrasonic scaling
Ultrasonic Scaling The use of vibrations to remove calculus
(tartar) that is above the gingiva (gums).
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polishing, fluoride treatment, and antibiotics. In some cases, diseased teeth are extracted and
appropriate pain management medications are used as needed.
