DentistryOur hospital offers a variety of Dentistry Services. At
your pet's yearly examination it may be determined that they
require a dental cleaning. Routine veterinary dentistry involves
prophylaxis (teeth cleaning), polishing and a full oral
examination. Dental prophylaxis is performed with your pet under
general anesthesia. It involves cleaning the surface of each
tooth and scaling below the gumline, where food, bacteria, and
tartar build up. To ensure the safety of your pet, pre-operative
blood work will be performed prior to the anesthesia. During a
dental procedure, your veterinarian evaluates your pet's teeth
for fractures, caries (cavities), excessive wear, and other
abnormalities. Your veterinarian will also examine around the
gums to detect periodontal disease. Sometimes teeth need to be
pulled (extracted). Dental x-rays, if available, aid in
selection of teeth to be pulled and to aid in evaluation of
periodontal and other oral diseases. If your pet is found to
have more advanced dental or period