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Dental care and routine teeth cleaning
Look
after that smile!
 Yes!
Yes! We understand! Some may be skeptical about your pet
smiling at you, but we're not; we know all about those
smiles! Problem is, we veterinarians see the dark side
of that flashy set of teeth a little too often, and if
we leave it that way, it can be both yucky
and painful - and even downright dangerous!
Both animals and people need
regular dental care. Surprisingly, though, while the need
is the same, the problems are a little different. While
humans tend to get cavities, our small animal patients
are relatively immune to this process. Instead small animals
are more prone to tartar (calculus) and plaque build up,
which leads to gum disease. Gum disease in animals causes pain, foul
breath, eventual loss of teeth,
and according to some schools of thought, could cause bacterial
infections in internal organs, such as the heart
and kidneys.
Our regular 12 point physical
exams include a thorough examination of your pets mouth
and teeth. If we find halitosis (foul breath), gum disease,
tartar or plaque when we examine your pet, we may want
to discuss
teeth cleaning and pet oral hygiene with you. This is a
two-way system usually. We can advise you on diet, routine
pet dental care and, of course, we offer regular professional
teeth cleaning services to remove plaque and tartar and
freshen your pets breath. This is an important step in
preventing lasting dental problems.
Whether your pet is young
or old, whether you have a dog, cat, or ferret, your pets
dental care is of vital importance and we are here to help.
We are fully trained and equipped to provide all of the
following dental services:
Oral Cancer
Screening
Tooth Scaling
Tooth Polishing
Dental Radiology (X-rays)
Tooth Extractions (for teeth damaged beyond repair)
Periodontal Surgery (to repair serious gum damage)
Oral Surgery
Dental Pain Control (as and when, but only when, needed)
Home Dental Care Instruction & Training
Canine and feline toothbrushes and animal toothpaste
Breath freshening products
Ask
your CVMG professional soon
about
dental care for your pet.
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