Dental disease is one of the most common medical conditions in pets and often goes unnoticed. Dogs and cats may continue eating and acting normal even when their mouths are painful.
Our goal is to identify dental problems early, treat them thoroughly, and keep your pet comfortable. Dental care is not just about breath. It helps prevent infection, relieve pain, and protect long-term health.
A complete dental procedure requires examining every tooth and cleaning below the gumline, where dental disease develops and cannot be seen during an awake exam. To perform this safely and thoroughly, your pet is placed under anesthesia so they remain still and comfortable.
During the procedure, we perform a full oral evaluation and take dental X-rays when needed to assess the teeth beneath the surface. Plaque and tartar are carefully removed above and below the gums, and the teeth are polished to slow future buildup. If infected or damaged teeth are found, treatment such as extraction is performed to relieve pain and prevent ongoing infection.
Your pet is closely monitored throughout the procedure and receives pain management before, during, and after treatment. Once your pet is awake, we review our findings with you and provide clear home-care instructions so you know what to expect during recovery.
Our dental cleanings go far beyond what can be achieved with brushing at home. Using specialized tools under safe anesthesia, we clean above and below the gumline to remove plaque and tartar where bacteria thrive. We finish with polishing to smooth enamel and reduce future buildup.
Not all dental issues are visible to the eye. Full-mouth digital X-rays let us detect problems like fractured roots, abscesses, or bone loss before they cause severe pain. This technology ensures we have the complete picture of your pet’s oral health.
When a tooth is too damaged or diseased to save, extraction may be the best option. Our team performs extractions with precision and strong pain control measures, ensuring your pet recovers quickly and comfortably. Many pets eat, play, and act more energetic once painful teeth are removed.
There’s no single schedule that fits every pet. Frequency depends on age, breed, and how quickly dental disease develops.
Yes. Many pets continue eating despite significant oral discomfort, which is why dental disease often progresses quietly.
Anesthesia allows dental care to be performed safely and thoroughly, with monitoring in place throughout the procedure.
Over time, dental disease can lead to chronic pain, tooth loss, and infection that affects the heart, liver, and kidneys.
Yes. We offer dental evaluations and care for select exotic pets, with recommendations tailored to their species and individual needs.
