Longer, Happier Lives
Oral health is key.
Longer, Happier Lives
Oral health is key.
- Gingivitis (swollen gums)
- Bad breath
- Brownish-yellow teeth
- Loose or broken teeth
- Drooling heavily
- Dropping food
- Weight loss
- Decreased activity
- Lack of interest in chew toys
- Gingivitis (swollen gums)
- Bad breath
- Brownish-yellow teeth
- Loose or broken teeth
- Drooling heavily
- Dropping food
- Weight loss
- Decreased activity
- Lack of interest in chew toys
- A complete oral exam
- Gently probing along the gum line
- Digital dental X-rays of the whole mouth to look for hidden problems—since most of the tooth sits below the gum line, many dental problems are found below the gum line as well
- Accurately charting your pet’s entire oral cavity
- Ultrasonic scaling to remove calculus (hardened tartar) from the teeth
- Polishing the tooth enamel with fluoride paste to delay future plaque formation
- Applying a sealant to further protect the teeth
- Sending your pet home with a complete dental care package and information to help you maintain their oral health at home
- Extraction of diseased teeth to treat periodontal disease as cleaning/polishing/sealing a tooth that is falling out will not solve the problem.
- Visit the Veterinary Oral Health Council website for a list of approved treats/foods/toothpaste/mouth rinses and more info on dental disease.