February is National Pet Dental Health Month!!  

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Just like you, our pets also need regular, professional dental care.  Periodontal disease is the most common infectious disease in both dogs and cats.  In fact, 85% of adult pets have some form of periodontal disease.  If left untreated, that can mean pain, bad breath, and tooth loss for your pet.  Chronic infection of the mouth can spread harmful bacteria to the bloodstream and infect the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys.

Our utmost concern is to give your pet the best quality care.  During your pet's exam, our veterinarian gives your pet a dental score based on the stage and severity of the periodontal disease observed:

STAGE 1: Gingivitis    The edges of attached gingival tissue (gums) are inflamed and swollen. Plaque covers the teeth.  Treatment can reverse this condition.

STAGE 2: Early Periodontitis    Entire attached gum is inflamed and swollen. Mouth is painful and odor begins to be noticeable. Professional treatment and home dental care (including use of T/D dental diet and home brushing) can prevent this from becoming irreversible.

STAGE 3: Moderate Periodontitis    Cherry red and bleeding, attached gums are being destroyed by infection and calculus (tarter). Sore mouth may affect eating and behavior. Bad breath is present. Periodontal disease may become irreversible. Teeth may be loose and extractions may be necessary.

STAGE 4: Advanced/Severe Periodontitis    Chronic bacterial infection is destroying the gums, teeth, and bone. Bacteria may be spreading throughout the entire body via the bloodstream and may damage the kidneys, liver, and heart. Extractions are necessary.


WHAT'S INVOLVED IN A DENTAL PROCEDURE?We will ask that you schedule your pet for a dental Monday through Friday, with drop-off for the procedure between 7:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.  Your pet will be allowed to drink the morning of the procedure, but will need to fast (NO FOOD!) the night prior to the appointment. We recommend that blood work be performed prior to anesthesia to ensure your pet is in optimal health for the procedure.  

Our veterinarian will examine your pet again (even if just examined the day before) just prior to starting anesthesia to make sure heart and lungs are healthy.  During the length of the dental, we use a very safe,  gas anesthesia that is used in human medicine. Each tooth will be individually evaluated, probed, cleaned, and polished. If further evaluation of a tooth is necessary, we also have dental x-ray capabilities for looking at tooth root structure. All dental patients are closely monitored throughout the entire procedure by our highly trained technicians.  Patients are also attached to an ECG heart and respiratory monitoring machine during the dental procedure. Your pet will also receive a complimentary "pedicure" and ear examination while here.  Your pet will be able to go home later the same day.





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