Comprehensive Oral Health Services for Pets
Do you notice your pet's breath isn't fresh, or are they not eating as much? These could be signs they need a dental check-up. At Caring Hands Animal Hospital, we offer all kinds of dental care, from regular teeth cleanings to more advanced treatments like digital x-rays of the teeth and pulling teeth if needed.
We believe in stopping problems before they start, and we also offer the latest treatments to keep your pet's mouth healthy. A healthy mouth means a happier and longer life for your furry friend. Call us today to set up a free dental check-up for your pet!
When Does Your Pet Need a Dental Check-Up?
Have you noticed any of these in your pet?
- Smelly breath
- Eating less than usual
- Lots of drool
- Teeth that seem to shake or click together (especially in cats)
- Swelling under their eye (especially in dogs)
- Yellow or brown buildup on their teeth
- Teeth that look stained
- Being tired or less active than normal
If you've seen any of these, your pet might need their teeth cleaned. Just like us, pets benefit from yearly dental cleanings to stay healthy. At Caring Hands Animal Hospital, we have the latest tools to take great care of your pet's teeth.
At Caring Hands Animal Hospital, we offer regular, cleaning appointments to help prevent dental problems. Our dental cleaning session include making a complete map of your pet's mouth, noting each tooth. We check for gum disease by carefully measuring the little spaces around the gums. Using ultrasonic scaling, we remove tartar and plaque from their teeth. Then, we polish their teeth until they are smooth and shiny. Finally, we put on fluoride treatment/plaque retardant to protect their teeth from future plaque buildup.
Advanced Dental Care
We also use digital x-rays of your pet's mouth to find gum disease that might be hidden below the gum line and to see which teeth might need to be taken out. Your pets might have problems that can be hidden where we can't see them just by looking, but x-rays can help us find them. Our dental surgery services include removing teeth, taking small samples of growths in the mouth for testing, and trimming away extra gum tissue.
Please call us if you'd like to set up a free dental check-up for your pet!*
*If your pet is new to our hospital, they will need to have a general health check-up with us before we can schedule the dental procedure.