Making the decision to say goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the most difficult choices a pet owner can face. Our veterinary team is here to provide guidance, support, and compassionate care during this sensitive time. We prioritize your pet’s comfort and dignity throughout the process.
Professional Dental Cleanings
A thorough professional dental cleaning is significantly more comprehensive than at-home brushing. This procedure is performed under general anesthesia to ensure your pet’s safety and comfort and to allow for a meticulous examination and cleaning.
Our professional dental cleaning typically includes:
- Pre-Anesthetic Evaluation: Ensuring your pet is a suitable candidate for anesthesia.
- Anesthesia Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of vital signs throughout the procedure.
- Oral Examination & Charting: A detailed assessment of each tooth and the surrounding gums.
- Dental Radiographs (X-rays): Essential for evaluating the health of the tooth roots and bone below the gumline, where many problems hide.
- Scaling: Removal of plaque and tartar build-up both above and below the gumline.
- Polishing: Smoothing the tooth surfaces to help prevent future plaque accumulation.
- Post-Procedure Consultation: Discussion of findings and recommendations for ongoing home care.
Dental Extractions and Oral Surgery
In some cases, dental extraction (tooth removal) is the most appropriate treatment to alleviate pain and prevent further infection or complications. This may be necessary for teeth that are severely fractured, abscessed, affected by advanced periodontal disease, or for retained deciduous (baby) teeth.
