Good dental care promotes overall well-being in our pets.  It has long since been known that dental disease in humans has far reaching negative effects on the entire body.  The same is true for our pets.  Dental disease not only causes bad breath and discomfort, but also shortens the length of our pets' lives by creating a bacterial flood to their internal organ.  With routine dental exams and cleanings we can provide our pets with a higher quality of life.

Why is dental care so important?

Dental care helps to ensure our pets a long and happy life.  The brown buildup you may see on your pet's teeth indicates possible dental disease.  Dental tartar is made up of calculus and bacteria.  Calculus will often build up on the teeth and extend under the gum line causing erosion of the bony support to the teeth and loosening the teeth.  More importantly, when the disease gets to this level the infection can spread to other organs in the body.  The kidneys, heart, and liver are the most susceptible to damage from the constant flood of bacteria. 

How do I begin dental care for my pet?

Adult animals:     Depending upon the stage of dental disease, we will recommend treatment.  Treatment usually consists of complete dental cleaning, polishing, and fluouride treatment.  Follow up home care is essential and will often prolong the interval between dentals.

Puppies and Kittens:     During vaccination visits, we will examine your pet's teeth and ensure they are erupting properly.  We will also teach you how to train your pet to enjoy brushing their teeth.  Starting dental care when your pet is young will provide them with numerous lifelong benefits.

Should I be worried about the anesthesia
if my pet is geriatric?

Absolutely not!  We recommend bloodwork on each pet before anesthesia.  The complications that arise from anesthesia extend form problems pets already have that are undiagnosed.  The bloodwork helps us prevent these complications.  We use gas anesthesia, which is the safest form, and is comparable to the anesthesia used in human hospitals.  The patients are also monitored closely throughout the procedure.

What is the approximate cost?

Depending upon the extent of dental disease, costs could vary with tooth extractions and preoperative bloodwork included.  Please contact us for an estimate today!