A professional veterinary dental cleaning is the only way to safely and effectively remove bacteria-laden tartar from your pet’s teeth and under their gum line. Anesthesia is necessary to ensure your pet’s comfort and safety, and so we can perform a thorough cleaning. Your pet will be closely monitored by our veterinary professionals during and after the procedure until they are fully recovered.

During a dental cleaning, your pet’s mouth is thoroughly evaluated, assessing for loose or missing teeth, gingival pocketing, and any other abnormalities. Dental scaling instruments are used to remove calculus and tartar from your pet’s teeth, and their teeth are polished to remove microabrasions left by the scaling. Routine dental cleanings are the best way to protect your pet’s oral health, and are an important part of their wellness plan. +-

Only about 50% of your pet’s oral structures can be visualized during a dental examination, and dental X-rays are necessary to fully evaluate your pet’s oral health. X-rays allow our veterinary professionals to assess your pet’s teeth, tooth roots, supporting bones, and adjacent structures, such as the nasal cavity and sinuses. Many conditions, such as bone loss, fractured teeth, infection, and jaw fractures, can be appreciated only on dental X-rays. In addition, cats are prone to resorptive lesions, which require X-rays for a proper diagnosis. +-

Advanced periodontal disease can cause problems such as loose teeth, infected tooth roots, and abscessation. If your pet is affected, a dental procedure may be needed to correct the problem. In addition, if an oral mass is discovered during the dental exam, we can perform surgery to remove the tumor. Medications such as antibiotics and pain medication may be prescribed following a veterinary dental procedure. +-