Dentals
We pride ourselves in performing a very high standard of medicine especially when it comes to oral/teeth health. Tartar on an animal's teeth puts many organs at risk for developing infections.
Besides the local infection that can cause teeth to abcess resulting in loss of that tooth, the constant bacterial load is stressful and damaging to the liver, kidneys, heart and lungs.
Keeping your pet's mouth clean from tartar and infection is one of the best things you can do for your pet's overall health and longevity.
During our dental cleanings, we first scale off the tartar and calculus that has built up over the years. Second we evaluate the gum line and check for pockets and other subtle signs of abcessation of the teeth. If this evaluation raises any concerns, we routinely will take a digital dental radiograph (x-ray) to evaluate suspect teeth for minor abscesses and resorptive lesions. If the tooth is salvagable, we apply a long term local antibiotic called Doxirobe gel that will help save the tooth. If the tooth is too badly damaged or abscessed the tooth is extracted. Lastly we apply a sealant to the teeth that will help prevent bacteria from developing tartar on the teeth.
Please check out our Monthly Doctor's Note at the bottom of this page dealing with Oral/Teeth Health.
More ways our hospital can help your pet...
Services
Preventative Medicine
Vaccinations
Spay and Neuter
Heartworm testing
Nutritional counseling
Dental cleaning
Tooth extractions
Dental Radiographs
Senior Care
Pain Management
Internal Medicine
Dermatology
Oncology
Chemotherapy
Digital Radiographs
Ultrasonography
In House Blood Analysis
Soft Tissue Surgeries
Orthopedic Surgeries
Exotics
Acupuncture
Emergency after-hours for established clients
