Pet Dental Care
Effectively manage your pet’s dental health at Pinecrest Animal Hospital. We specialize in comprehensive dental care services to ensure your pet’s teeth and gums remain healthy and strong.
Why Pet Dentistry is Important
One of the most common but frequently overlooked health problems in pets is dental disease. By age 3, most pets have some degree of periodontal disease. This occurs as a result of bacterial infection along the gum line due to the formation of plaque.
Plaque is a sticky substance containing millions of bacteria that form along the tooth surface and gum line. Without frequent removal, plaque eventually hardens into tartar. Left untreated, this leads to the gradual destruction of the gum tissue and supportive structures around the teeth, which can result in tooth loss.
Symptoms Indicating Your Pet Needs Dental Care
It’s important to recognize the signs that your pet may need dental care. Some symptoms include:
- Bad breath
- Red or swollen gums
- Yellow or brown tartar buildup on the teeth
- Difficulty eating or chewing
- Pawing at the mouth
Our Pet Dentistry Services
At Pinecrest Animal Hospital, we provide a full range of pet dentistry services to address all aspects of your pet’s dental health.
Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT)
When professional dental care is needed for your pet, general anesthesia is necessary. Our veterinarians will discuss the procedures involved in a COHAT plan with you, which may include:
- Pre-Operative Lab Work
- IV Catheterization
- General Anesthesia
- Dental X-Rays
- Teeth Cleaning and Polishing