Dentistry for Dogs and Cats

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Dental Health The dirty truth behind your pet’s pearly – or not so pearly – whites is the fact that most pets are suffering from some form of periodontal (dental) disease by the time they reach three years of age. And dental health isn’t just about bad breath: left untreated, periodontal disease can result in pain, tooth loss, gum inflammation and infection, trouble eating, and at advanced stages, serious illness. Green heart shapes on a white background, resembling playful symbols of compassion, vary in size and orientation, scattered across the image like a veterinarian's caring touch. A small black and white dog in a pink harness is being examined by two people at the veterinarian's clinic. One person is gently holding the dog's face, while the other supports its body, ensuring comfort during the vet check-up.

Dental Cleanings Our team regularly performs anesthetic dental cleanings using ultrasonic cleaning instruments, digital radiology, and assessment of tooth and gum health and extractions.

After the first few years of age, most pets require dental cleaning at least once a year and, in some cases, even twice a year depending on the state of their teeth and the regularity of at-home dental care.

It’s also important to know that per guidelines from the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association, we only perform dental cleanings under anesthesia. While non-anesthetic dental cleaning clinics have become popular, the fact is that they are stressful for your pet and make cleaning below the gumline—where most periodontal disease occurs—impossible. For your pet’s safety, we also begin with blood work to verify that your pet is well enough for anesthesia. Green heart shapes on a white background, resembling playful symbols of compassion, vary in size and orientation, scattered across the image like a veterinarian's caring touch. Two veterinarians tend to a large white dog lying on a table in the clinic. One vet adjusts equipment while the other checks the dog, who is partially visible. Both professionals are focused and wearing casual clothing.

At Home Care In keeping with our commitment to preventive care, our doctors and techs can also show you how to keep your pet’s teeth healthy between cleanings, and even reduce the need for frequent cleanings.

If it’s been more than a year since your pet’s last dental exam or cleaning, give us a call to schedule an exam and dental assessment: 206-593-2442. Green heart shapes on a white background, resembling playful symbols of compassion, vary in size and orientation, scattered across the image like a veterinarian's caring touch. A small, fluffy white dog wearing a checkered harness and a black bowtie licks its nose, waiting playfully at the vet. The background is blurred with hints of red and green.