By the age of 3 years, over 80% of dogs and around 68% of cats have some degree of periodontal disease. The disease occurs when the tartar that accumulates on the teeth leads to bacterial growth under the gumline. This leads to gingivitis, loose teeth, broken teeth, bad breath, mouth pain, abscesses at the tooth root, excessive drooling, and the inability to eat/drink properly. The built-up bacteria then enters the bloodstream and spreads to the heart, liver, and kidneys, causing damage to these organs. That is why it is vital to have your pet’s teeth professionally cleaned at 1 year of age, then every year afterwards.
During the dental cleaning, we will assess the oral cavity for growths, lesions, and other abnormalities that we would otherwise not be able to see when your pet is awake.
Radiographs of the tooth roots and periodontal bone will allow us to recognize bone loss, tooth resorption, and root integrity. This will allow us to formulate the safest way to extract teeth that are loose or diseased. We will then scale and polish all teeth, just like our dentitis do for us.
The dental cleaning is performed under general anesthesia and is a safe procedure. The risk of periodontal disease and organ dysfunction caused by bacteria in the bloodstream is much greater than the risk of anesthesia.
Our mission is to promote and facilitate pet health, wellness and comfort. We believe it is our responsibility to use the gifts given to us by God to ensure that the pets in our care achieve the highest quality of life possible. We will achieve this by providing up to date, and proven, medical and surgical procedures, putting in place a compassionate and knowledgeable support staff, and going above and beyond to ensure the pet, as well as the owner, is fully satisfied with the care we provide.
