Dentistry

We offer extensive care in dentistry. At every examination, the doctor will look at the teeth and give recommendations if needed, including products to prevent plaque and tartar buildup.  We recommend routine dental cleaning when we see heavy tartar buildup, but before the teeth become infected. This prevents painful abscessed teeth, and the burden of bacterial infections on the rest of the body.  These dental procedures are generally simple and routine, with an ultrasonic scaling of the teeth, hand cleaning below the gums, and screening dental x-rays, and polishing.  These services are performed while the pet is under anesthesia.  We recommend dental x-rays with every dental procedure, because of the fact that approximately 70% of dental problems and disease are below the gum line, and not detectable with a visual exam.  Your dentist cannot do a thorough examination on you with out x-rays, and the same applies to your pet.