Dental Care
Ensure your furry friend’s oral health with professional cleanings, preventing dental issues and promoting a happy, healthy smile.
Dental Care
Does your best friend have bad breath? Despite what many pet owners may believe, “dog breath” is not just a nuisance – it’s a sign of an unhealthy mouth. Bacteria cause bad breath. Over time, bacteria lead to plaque and tartar buildup on your pet’s teeth. The result is bad breath, reddened gums, and other common signs of dental disease.
As dental disease progresses, other symptoms can include drooling, discomfort while chewing, and loose or missing teeth. Even if you’re using treats and chews to help control tartar, these are frequently insufficient to prevent dental disease. Ask our veterinary team about the best ways to control plaque and help protect your pet from dental disease.
Dental hygiene is integral to your pet’s health because dental disease can be associated with other serious health problems, such as heart and kidney disease.
But how do you know if your pet has a healthy mouth? Let us examine your pet’s teeth and gums to help determine any dental issues you should know about. After a brief visual examination, we may recommend a more detailed examination (which requires sedation), a dental cleaning, or options for at-home dental care.
Even if you think your pet’s teeth and gums are fine, we can offer expert advice to help you keep them that way! Dental health shouldn’t be taken for granted. Fortunately, many dental problems can be managed through at-home care and by bringing your pet to us for regular dental checkups and teeth cleanings.
We want your pet to live a long, healthy life, and we understand that maintaining a healthy mouth is part of that. Your pet’s health is important to us, so let us help you with this commitment. Contact our veterinary team today to discuss your pet’s dental care needs and how we can help!