Oral care in cats and dogs is very similar to that of humans. Managing proper dental hygiene requires routine maintenance as well as our preventative practices, such as oral exams, digital dental radiography (x-rays), and plaque removal procedures. If veterinary dental care is overlooked or deferred for too long, your fur child could not only exhibit the more obvious signs of periodontal disease, bad breath, tartar build up, and red or swollen gums, but also develop more serious conditions like bacterial infections, kidney disease, or internal conditions. Establishing appropriate hygiene habits at a young age, will significantly reduce the chance of develop gingivitis or the need for premature tooth extractions.

Besides administering at home teeth brushing, your pet needs an annual examination to assess the overall oral health. During the exam, we'll recommend a schedule for routine teeth cleaning. Our dental procedures are anesthetic procedures. They include pre-anesthetic lab work, IV fluids and generally digital dental x-rays to ensure we know what is going on under the gumline. Anesthetic dental care is recommended by the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) and is the standard of care, this allows us to thoroughly care for your pets oral care. We provide detailed after care as well as suggestions on regular upkeep.