Dentistry
Dental health is a very important component of overall health and quality of life. We are able to provide services for routine dental cleaning, as well as more extensive care for extractions and tumor removals.
More than 85% of dogs and cats greater than 4 years of age have periodontal disease. With 60% of periodontal disease lying below the gum line, gross visual examinations may not detect important underlying issues. Part of our oral assessment of patients hospitalized for dental cleanings under anesthesia includes digital dental radiology. Not only are dental radiographs recommended for all teeth prior to extraction but they also give us the ability to find other abnormalities. Other possible findings include bone loss of the mandible and/or maxilla, tooth root abscesses, feline resorptive lesions, progression of oral neoplasia, retained tooth roots and anatomical abnormalities. The importance of dental radiology with quick digital results is paramount.
More than 85% of dogs and cats greater than 4 years of age have periodontal disease. With 60% of periodontal disease lying below the gum line, gross visual examinations may not detect important underlying issues. Part of our oral assessment of patients hospitalized for dental cleanings under anesthesia includes digital dental radiology. Not only are dental radiographs recommended for all teeth prior to extraction but they also give us the ability to find other abnormalities. Other possible findings include bone loss of the mandible and/or maxilla, tooth root abscesses, feline resorptive lesions, progression of oral neoplasia, retained tooth roots and anatomical abnormalities. The importance of dental radiology with quick digital results is paramount.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
- Does my pet have to be sedated?
- General anesthesia is required for all dental procedures. Without it we cannot perform a thorough oral exam and detect problems under the gum line. Patients who are recommended for a dental cleaning may also have uncomfortable periodontal disease. The use of anesthetic agents and other medications prevents pain, fear, and protects our staff from injury. Patients who receive an anesthesia-free cleaning are likely to have undiagnosed dental disease and related pain and infection.
