Good oral health is a critical part of good general health for your pet. Let us help you keep your pet as healthy as possible.

Signs of oral and dental diseases in dogs and cats:

• Bad breath (halitosis)
• Tartar buildup on teeth
• Loose or discolored teeth
• Your pet shies away from you when you touch the mouth area
• Facial swelling
• Drooling or dropping food
• Bleeding from the mouth
• Loss of appetite and/or weight loss

Please note that most pets will continue to eat in spite of painful oral conditions so please do not wait until your pet has stopped eating. If you think your pet needs dental care, please make an appointment at your earliest convenience.

General Cleaning

All pets undergo a preanesthetic physical examination and blood testing. If any significant abnormalities are detected the doctor will contact you to discuss further diagnostics if they are indicated.

A preanesthetic injection will be given to reduce anxiety and relieve pain. An intravenous catheter will be placed and IV fluids started. All pets receiving dental care are placed under general anesthesia for the best possible treatment.

The teeth are cleaned, probed and polished. If unhealthy teeth are encountered the owner is contacted to discuss the treatment plan. Healthy teeth and given a fluoride treatment followed by OraVet barrier sealant.

Oral Surgery

For pet’s with oral pathology we offer as indicated:

• Extractions
• Surgical biopsies
• Tumor removal
• Radiographs
• Cultures