Dental Services
Highly trained technicians, under the supervision of a veterinarian, perform this unique and cost effective service. The technician holds your dog or cat in her lap, while compassionately taking steps to reassure and soothe your pet. Then all surfaces of your pet’s teeth are scaled to remove plaque and tartar and polished to a shine. This specialized technique is gentle, meticulous, and drug-free. The cleaning itself takes approximately 30-45 minutes. If the technician discovers oral problems that require further attention such as fractures, lesions, or loose teeth, our veterinary team will examine your pet and discuss with you recommendations for pursuing further dental care to treat more serious issues.
Non-anesthetic dental cleanings are a great tool to help manage bad breath and plaque accumulation, and spot the early signs of progressive periodontal disease.
Pre-anesthetic blood testing is strongly recommended but not required. A complete blood count and serum chemistry prior to the procedure provides us with a better understanding of your pet’s overall health and anesthetic risk, and often allows your veterinarian to detect disease that would not be found during routine examination.
Dental Procedure includes: 1. Veterinary dental exam / charting 2. Anesthesia and monitoring 3. IV catheter and fluids 4. Cleaning (ultrasonic scaling and polishing)