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Dental Health
Dental disease (also known as oral disease, gum disease or periodontal disease) is extremely common in dogs and cats.

Can plaque and tartar be prevented?
Just like in humans, food particles and bacteria form plaque on the surface of the tooth. And as with humans regular brushing is the best prevention. If introduced to puppies & kittens early this is generally well accepted, older pets may take more time but with patience many will allow their teeth to be brushed – make sure you use a soft brush and special pet toothpaste, human toothpaste is minty and more importantly it is not designed to be swallowed. For those that will not tolerate brushing there are specially designed veterinary diets, such as Hills t/d, that have been formulated to help clean their teeth as they chew. Other options include Oravet chews, & Plaque Off.
How is Dental Disease treated?
To effectively examine and clean your pets teeth they require a general anaesthetic. A thorough scale and polish is performed, using the same machines as your dentist uses for you, to remove the plaque and tartar from all tooth surfaces. Xrays may be required to assess the parts of the mouth that we cannot visualise. Any severely infected teeth may need to be extracted. Pets usually recover quickly although they may benefit from soft food for a few days after their procedure.
Please call us today to schedule a dental check-up for your pet.