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Professional Dental Cleaning
Performed by our doctors
& Specially Trained Staff
We do all of our Dental Cleaning in the Hospital Monday through Friday. We will perform a pre-anesthetic blood panel on your pet to make sure it is safe for them to be under anesthesia for the procedure. We may recommend your pet have an IV catheter and fluids during the procedure to help their kidneys flush out the anesthesia from their system. Extractions may be necessary and are not always obvious until after your pet is asleep and the doctor gets a better look. Our dentals include ultrasonic scaling, polishing, & a special fluoride treatment. We can also apply a in-clinic application of OraVet barrier sealant to protect their cleaned teeth.
Your pets teeth are graded on a scale of 1-5
Call us today to schedule your free dental estimate appointment with one of our Specially Trained Technicians. This time is set to see only a technician so they may grade your pets teeth and give you a more accurate price for your Professional Dental Cleaning. If you would like an appointment with the doctor an exam charge will apply. Please specify when you make your appointment.
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Dental Health
Pet's Have Teeth Too!
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Good dental health begins with the proper diet
The wrong kinds of food can cause dental distress in pets. Feeding your dog a dry food rather than a moist, canned one will, through its mild abrasive action on the teeth, help remove the bacterial plaque that can harden into tartar. Dry food also provides adequate chewing exercise and gum stimulation. Avoid giving your pet sweets and table scraps as they may also increase plaque and tartar formation. Your vet may recommend the use of special dry foods designed to reduce plaque and tartar buildup, especially if your pet is prone to dental problems due to his breed or individual genetic history.
Brushing your pet’s teeth
Dogs need to have their teeth brushed in order to eliminate the dental plaque that can cause tooth decay and the formation of tartar, which can lead to gum disease. You should begin a regular, daily brushing routine when your puppy is between six and eight weeks of age. Even older dogs can be trained to accept having their teeth brushed. You simply need to introduce the activity gradually and make the experience a positive one for your pet. Reassure and praise him profusely throughout the process and reward him with a very special treat when it’s finished. Here’s how it can be done:
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Step 1
• Start by dipping a finger in beef bouillon (dogs), tuna water (cats) or warm water.
• Rub this finger gently over your pet’s gums and one or two teeth.
• Repeat until your pet seems fairly comfortable with this activity. |
Step 2
• Gradually, introduce a gauze-covered finger and gently scrub the teeth with a circular motion. |
Step 3
• Then, you can begin to use a toothbrush, either an ultra-soft model designed for people (baby tooth-brushes work well for cats) or a special pet tooth-brush or finger brush, which is a rubber finger covering with a small brush built in at its tip. |
Step 4
• Finally, once your pet is used to brushing, introduce the use of pet toothpaste in liquid or paste form. Most of these contain chlorhexidine or stannous fluoride – ask your veterinarian for his or her recommendations. Don’t use human toothpaste, as it can upset your pet’s stomach and cause your cat to foam at the mouth. Your vet may also advise the use of an antiseptic spray or rinse after brushing. |
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Don’t forget a yearly dental checkup
Doing your best to ensure that your dog receives the proper diet and regular brushing at home will help maintain his or her teeth and gums in top condition. To provide optimum dental care at home, you need to start with a clean bill of dental health. That’s where your pet’s veterinarian comes in.
He or she will give your pet a thorough examination of the entire oral cavity to determine whether there are any underlying problems and, especially important, tartar buildup. Brushing removes plaque but not tartar, so if your pet’s teeth do have tartar, your veterinarian will have to remove it with a professional cleaning and polishing, usually accomplished under anaesthesia. After removing the tartar above and below the gum line, your veterinarian may treat your pet’s teeth with fluoride and will provide you with instructions for home care and follow-up.
A few tips:
- Chew treats, including hard meat-protein biscuits and rawhide chews for dogs, can help remove plaque, and provide stimulation for the gums.
- Watch out for wood – throwing sticks to dogs can result in splinters and gum damage.
- Don’t let your pet chew on hard materials like bones or stones. They can wear down, even break teeth, damage gums and lead to infection.
- Watch out for wood – letting your cat pick up a piece of wood with his mouth can result in splinters and gum damage.
- Don’t let your pet chew on hard materials like bones or stones. They can wear down, even break teeth, damage gums and lead to infection.
A few statistics:
- Puppies develop their deciduous teeth at 2 weeks of age, with their 42 permanent teeth starting to appear at 3 months.
- Kittens have their first 26 “milk” or deciduous teeth at 2 to 3 weeks of age. Their 30 permanent teeth begin erupting around 3 months.
- Cats have the fewest teeth of any common domestic mammal.
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Products that can help with your Pet's Dental Health
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| Purina Dental Health Formula |
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DH
Dental Health
Canine and Feline Formulas
Nutrition formulated to work every day to help maintain and improve your pet's dental health. DH's patented kibble texture have a unique composition that allows your pet's teeth to have more contact with the food before it breaks, reducing the accumulation of plaque and tartar. Along with being formulated with perfect nutrition that's ideal for long term feeding it also provides dogs and cats with a natural source of glucosamine for joint health and contains antioxidants to help support a strong immune system.
*Feline Formula DH is a special order item, please call ahead*
$16 - $42
varies by size & formula
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| Fingerbrush Kit |
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Fingerbrush Kit
With Pet Toothpaste
Poultry Flavor
Using a fingerbrush is a great way to brush your pets teeth, and our doctors prefer the fingerbrushes over normal toothbrushes. Why do we prefer the fingerbrush? Mostly because your pet will be more excepting to a small finger-sized brush then a brush on a stick. It's also much easier to tell
where your brushing and how hard, so as not to injure or make them uncomfortable.
This Special Enzadent Enzymatic Toothpaste can be used on dogs or cats. Also available in 'Malt Flavor' by special order.
*Never use human toothpaste on your pet, it is not safe for them.*
$6.27 each
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| Plaque Prevention Gel |
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OraVet
Weekly
Plaque Prevention Gel
OraVet is quick and easy to apply, no special technique required. The gel is oderless, tasteless, and invisable once applied. You can use OraVet and still brush your pet's teeth, give them treats, chews ,and normal food. OraVet works like a forcefield to reduce bacteria and tartar buildup which helps prevent periodontal disease. Bad breath may be a sign of bacteria attacking your pet's teeth and gums.
Visit www.oravet.com
$30.98
Home Care Kit
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These Prices were Last Updated January 2011
Always call to get the most up-to-date prices on products.
(765) 378-7387 (PETS)
(765) 378-8387 (VETS)
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