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Dental care is a little recognized,
yet necessary part of caring for your pets. By the
age of three, some 80 percent of all dogs and 70 percent
of all cats show signs of dental disease, which can
lead to the more serious problems of heart, lung,
and kidney disease. Periodontal disease can be prevented
and treated. No other procedure performed on small
animals does more to help patients than periodic teeth
cleaning and after care As plaque and tartar form
on teeth and under gums, bacteria collect and multiply.
This creates a state of poor dental hygiene that causes
foul mouth odor and is cause for concern. Eventually
gum disease will develop. More serious health problems,
such as heart and kidney disease, may follow. Proper
nutrition is central to sound oral health. Along with
good nutrition, an annual dental prophylaxis (ultrasonic
cleaning, polishing and fluoride treatment) included
in your pet’s regular health care program will
help maintain good oral hygiene and prevent complications.
For the comfort of your pet, this procedure requires
anesthesia and, for your pet’s safety, a pre-anesthetic
blood test is advised. February is Pet Dental Health
Month, where we are offering complimentary dental
exams.
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We provide complete dental
scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatment. Sometimes
dental extractions may be required to prevent further
complications of dental disease. Extractions are required
more commonly in older patients, but it is also related
to the general oral health regardless of the age.
Commonly an extraction will be accompanied by short-term
pain management for the comfort of your pet and to
avoid it going off-food.
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