Five Cities Pet Dental Care for a Healthy, Happy Life
To help pets maintain good overall health, we offer dental services at Beach Cities Veterinary Hospital. A healthy mouth isn't just about fresh breath. It plays a vital role in your pet's complete well-being.
Why Is Dentistry So Important for Overall Care?
Pets need routine and thorough professional dental cleanings, especially under the gum line. Taking care of your pet’s teeth and gums helps to ward off serious health issues and supports a healthier life.
- Overall Health: Dental issues can travel through the blood and lead to serious health problems like heart disease, kidney disease, and even diabetes. Regular dental care helps prevent these problems.
- Quality of Life: Painful teeth and gums can make eating difficult and discourage playtime. Routine dental care keeps your pet comfortable and playful.
- Stronger Bond: Fresh breath and a healthy smile make spending time with your pet more enjoyable for everyone!
Signs Your Pet Needs Dental Attention:
- Bad Breath: Chronic bad breath can be a sign of dental disease.
- Chewing Difficulties: Your pet may seem reluctant to chew or may drop food while eating.
- Facial Swelling: Swelling around the mouth or jaw can indicate an abscessed tooth.
- Red Gums: Inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) is a sign of early dental disease.
- Tartar Buildup: Brown crusty deposits on teeth are a sign of tartar buildup, which can lead to further problems.
Partnering with Pet Owners for Safe and Effective Dental Cleanings
Brushing your pet’s teeth regularly at home is an important habit. It’s also essential to have your pet’s teeth assessed annually. Your veterinarian will perform an oral health exam as a standard part of a complete wellness exam. With these routine exams, the veterinary team can help determine if your pet’s teeth need professional cleaning. During a professional dental cleaning, your veterinarian removes tartar buildup, and treats dental disease that has progressed.
Anesthesia for Safe and Thorough Cleanings
Dental cleanings are conducted under anesthesia in a controlled clinical setting, ensuring your pet's safety and comfort.
Anesthesia allows us to perform thorough cleanings and dental procedures without causing stress or pain to your pet, which ensures a safer and more effective treatment. Rest assured, anesthesia is very safe when administered and monitored by experienced veterinary professionals. We always perform pre-procedure blood work and take a detailed health history before administering anesthesia. If you have any questions or need more information, our team is here to help.
Our Dental Cleaning Process
Throughout the process, our trained professionals monitor your pet. Depending on your pet’s individual needs, professional dental cleaning may include some of these procedures:
- Pre-Anesthetic Bloodwork: Before the procedure, we conduct blood tests to ensure your pet is fit for anesthesia.
- Full Mouth X-Rays: We take full mouth X-rays to identify any underlying issues not visible to the naked eye.
- Surgical Extractions: If necessary, we perform extractions to remove damaged or infected teeth.
- Scaling, Polishing, and Cleaning: We thoroughly clean, scale, and polish your pet’s teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup.
Don't wait until your pet shows signs of dental problems. Call us to learn more or request an appointment for a dental checkup for your pet today. We'll assess your pet's oral health and discuss a personalized dental care plan.