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Dentistry for Dogs and Cats

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Dental Disease The dirty truth behind your pet’s pearly – or not so pearly – whites is the fact that most pets are suffering from some form of periodontal (dental) disease by the time they reach three years of age. And dental health isn’t just about bad breath: left untreated, periodontal disease can result in pain, tooth loss, gum inflammation and infection, trouble eating, and at advanced stages, serious illness. A white cat is being examined by a vet. One person is holding the cat's head and gently lifting its upper lip to check its teeth, while another supports the cat's body. The feline rests on a blue and white patterned blanket.

Dental Cleanings

Our team regularly performs anesthetic dental cleanings using ultrasonic cleaning instruments, digital radiology, and assessment of tooth and gum health and extractions.

After the first few years of age, most pets require dental cleaning at least once a year and, in some cases, even twice a year depending on the state of their teeth and the regularity of at-home dental care.

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Anesthesia

It’s also important to know that per guidelines from the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association, we only perform dental cleanings under anesthesia. While non-anesthetic dental cleaning clinics have become popular, the fact is that they are stressful for your pet, and make taking x-rays and cleaning below the gumline—where most periodontal disease occurs—impossible.

For your pet’s safety, we also begin with blood work to verify that your pet is well enough for anesthesia.

In keeping with our commitment to preventive care, our doctors and techs can also show you how to keep your pet’s teeth healthy between cleanings, and even reduce the need for frequent cleanings. Home Dental Care A series of five green, cloud-like shapes are scattered across a black background. Like a vet tracing the whimsical patterns of nature, these shapes range in size and are spaced irregularly, creating an abstract pattern. A close-up of a black and brown Dachshund having its teeth brushed by a person. The dog's mouth is open slightly, exposing its teeth, while the person holds the dog's snout with one hand and a toothbrush with the other, applying toothpaste, ensuring it's ready for its next vet visit.