Part of routine care for pets includes regular dental care to prevent the many health problems that can come from neglected teeth. Pet dental care is essential to prevent infections, abscesses and lost teeth, and it is always performed to keep your pet as comfortable as possible.
Pet Dental Care
Your pet will be anesthetized so that the procedure isn’t frightening or painful. Instead, your pet will stay asleep while his or her teeth are examined and cleaned. General anesthesia allows for a thorough exam and any treatments that are needed to be performed. During this time, the teeth are scaled, removing plaque and tartar from the teeth and gums. Then, the teeth are polished and a fluoride treatment is applied to strengthen and protect the teeth. If needed, dental x-rays are given, and highly damaged teeth are extracted.
Health Benefits for Your Pet
Teeth that are infected or have extensive damage from cavities can lead to a host of other health problems. Untreated dental infections can even be fatal in both pets and humans. It can lead to blood infections, heart problems, liver damage and kidney problems. By scheduling regular dental appointments, you can avoid these problems and ensure that your pet doesn’t have dental pain.
Oral Surgery Available
When it’s necessary, we can also perform oral surgery on your pet. This includes oral mass removals, epulis removal and gingivectomy. These procedures can remove some damaged areas so that your pet will be better able to chew without pain. They can also stop some of the damage before it spreads to other areas of the mouth.
Make Your Pet’s Dental Appointment Today
To make sure your pet doesn’t suffer from pain, infections and organ damage, it’s important to schedule annual dental cleanings. It’s a vital part of your pet’s regular dental care, and should never be avoided. Your pet needs a dental exam and cleaning at least once a year for optimal health – schedule their visit to our pet clinic in Broomfield CO today!
