Dental Care and Oral Surgery:
1. How often should my pet get a dental exam? Dental disease is present in over 70% of pets. Your pet should have a dental exam and cleaning done every year. This is part of your pets regular yearly exam. During the dental exam, your veterinarian is looking for periodontal disease, dental fractures, and other problems that may be present in your pet's mouth.
2. What is dental disease in pets? Dental disease, also referred to as periodontal disease, can start to develop in your pet as early as the age of three. It's caused by bacteria that are found in the mouth, which results in inflammation and infection. This can lead to severe pain, loose teeth, and bad breath. It can also become more severe and get into your pet's bloodstream, which can be very dangerous. If your pet has dental disease, there is a chance it can lead to heart and kidney problems as well.
3. How do I know if my pet has dental problems? Although your pet may not always show direct symptoms of dental disease, Some of the signs you should keep an eye out for if you believe your pet is developing dental problems, are bad breath, loose teeth, plaque or tartar on teeth, and loss of appetite.
4. Why does my pet have to undergo general anesthesia for a dental cleaning? Anesthesia is used to keep your pet as comfortable and safe as possible. From a safety standpoint, anesthesia is the safest way to perform dental procedures on your pet. Under anesthesia, severe bleeding can be controlled if it occurs and pets won't experience anxiety. Anesthetizing your pet enables your veterinarian to clean your animal’s teeth beneath the gum line, where periodontal disease is more likely to start.
5. How else can I prevent dental disease from effecting my pet? The best tip to keeping your pet healthy is preventative care. Annual dental exams and cleanings are key. Our clinic offers a variety of safe dental chews for dogs, treats for cats as well as toothbrushes and toothpaste that is safe to use.
1. How often should my pet get a dental exam? Dental disease is present in over 70% of pets. Your pet should have a dental exam and cleaning done every year. This is part of your pets regular yearly exam. During the dental exam, your veterinarian is looking for periodontal disease, dental fractures, and other problems that may be present in your pet's mouth.
2. What is dental disease in pets? Dental disease, also referred to as periodontal disease, can start to develop in your pet as early as the age of three. It's caused by bacteria that are found in the mouth, which results in inflammation and infection. This can lead to severe pain, loose teeth, and bad breath. It can also become more severe and get into your pet's bloodstream, which can be very dangerous. If your pet has dental disease, there is a chance it can lead to heart and kidney problems as well.
3. How do I know if my pet has dental problems? Although your pet may not always show direct symptoms of dental disease, Some of the signs you should keep an eye out for if you believe your pet is developing dental problems, are bad breath, loose teeth, plaque or tartar on teeth, and loss of appetite.
4. Why does my pet have to undergo general anesthesia for a dental cleaning? Anesthesia is used to keep your pet as comfortable and safe as possible. From a safety standpoint, anesthesia is the safest way to perform dental procedures on your pet. Under anesthesia, severe bleeding can be controlled if it occurs and pets won't experience anxiety. Anesthetizing your pet enables your veterinarian to clean your animal’s teeth beneath the gum line, where periodontal disease is more likely to start.
5. How else can I prevent dental disease from effecting my pet? The best tip to keeping your pet healthy is preventative care. Annual dental exams and cleanings are key. Our clinic offers a variety of safe dental chews for dogs, treats for cats as well as toothbrushes and toothpaste that is safe to use.