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(760) 342-4711

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Veterinary Dentistry:

Dentals are a safe and easy way to keep your pet happy and healthy. Most pets over the age of 3 - 5 years are most likely to have some degree of tarter build up and will need to have their teeth cleaned.

"Doggie Breath" is not normal!! Drooling and difficulty eating dry food. These are all signs that your dog or cats teeth may need attention.

Generally tooth decay is less common in dogs and cats than gum disease. If left untreated, plaque and tarter will build up and cause the gums and the structures holding the tooth in place to become infected. Plaque and tarter are also great places for bacteria to accumulate. These bacteria can cause other serious health problems as it enters the blood stream and ends up at other sites of the body such as the heart, lungs and kidneys.

Our dental cleanings are done under a general anesthetic. Prior to anesthesia, a complete pre anesthetic exam and blood work are performed. This is to detect any underlying problems such as diabetes, heart disease, or kidney failure prior to anesthesia.

The teeth are cleaned using an ultrasonic scaler the same way your dentist cleans your teeth. Following a thorough cleaning, the gums are checked for any deep pockets that may indicate gum disease and the teeth are checked for any loose ones as well as for signs of decay. Extractions are only done on teeth that cannot be saved by any other means.