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Healthy teeth are key
for healthy pets! Preventative care like brushing and using
dental toys and treats go a long way, but sometimes further
steps are needed. If your pet still has bad breath that
preventative measures just do not help, it may be time for a
professional dental cleaning. Sometimes, tartar buildup can
build to a stage that requires surgical intervention. Bad
teeth in your pet's mouth can also be the culprit of their
bad breath which can not be cleaned, only extracted.
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In order to ensure the
best professional cleaning for your pet's teeth, our
technicians perform several steps during a dental procedure.
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First, a tartar-removal forcep is used to remove large areas
of tartar accumulation if any were present.
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Next, a
water-cooled ultrasonic scaler is used to remove the
remaining tartar buildup and debris from the tooth surfaces.
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All teeth are evaluated with a dental probe, and any
existing tartar or debris is removed with ultrasonic or hand
scaling.
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The teeth are then polished using a mildly abrasive
fluoride toothpaste with a slow speed polisher and the oral
cavity rinsed with water to ensure a complete cleaning.
Although it depends on
the condition of the animals mouth, most dental cleanings
are relatively routine and do not require over night
hospitalization. Your pet would arrive in the morning to
allow time for a pre-surgical exam and blood work, as with
any surgical procedure. The time of your pet's procedure
depends on the doctor they are seeing but a technician will
contact you as soon as your pet is waking up safely. If
there are any problems or questions, the doctor will contact
you immediately. This is why it is important for us to have
correct contact information.
Healthy teeth are
vital for your pet to have a long, healthy life so don't
ignore your pet's bad breath! If you think your pet would
benefit from a dental cleaning, contact us today.
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