Dental Care
Does your best friend have bad breath? Despite what many pet owners may believe "smelly breath" is not normal. It is a sign of an unhealthy mouth!
Bad breath is caused by bacteria. Over time, bacteria lead to plaque and tartar accumulation on your pet's teeth. The result is bad breath, gingivitis (painful and reddened gums), and infection. As dental disease progresses, other signs can include drooling, discomfort while chewing, and loose or missing teeth.
Dental hygiene is an important part of your pet's health, because dental disease can be associated with other serious health problems such as heart disease and kidney disease.
If you are using treats and chews to help control tartar, great job! However, these are often not enough to keep dental disease in check. Daily brushing of the teeth are the gold standard when it comes to dental care, but ask us about some additional techniques!
Even if you think your pet's teeth and gums are fine, we can offer expert advice to help you keep them that way! Dental health should not be taken for granted. Fortunately, many dental problems can be managed through at-home care and by bringing your pet to us for regular dental checkups and teeth cleanings.
But how do you know if your pet has a healthy mouth? The veterinarian must examine your pet's teeth and gums to help determine if there are any dental issues you should know about. After the examination, the veterinarian may recommend a or teeth cleaning. This procedure requires general anesthesia and involves a complete oral exam and digital dental radiographs (X-rays). These two steps reveal to the doctor if any teeth are painful, infected, or damaged and need to be extracted or otherwise treated. Check out the video below to see how we do dental cleanings at GVVH and some of our results!
We want your pet to live a long, healthy life, and maintaining a healthy mouth is part of that; keeping your pet's teeth clean and healthy can add 2 to 4 years to his or her life! Call today to discuss your pet's dental care needs and how we can help!
Bad breath is caused by bacteria. Over time, bacteria lead to plaque and tartar accumulation on your pet's teeth. The result is bad breath, gingivitis (painful and reddened gums), and infection. As dental disease progresses, other signs can include drooling, discomfort while chewing, and loose or missing teeth.
Dental hygiene is an important part of your pet's health, because dental disease can be associated with other serious health problems such as heart disease and kidney disease.
If you are using treats and chews to help control tartar, great job! However, these are often not enough to keep dental disease in check. Daily brushing of the teeth are the gold standard when it comes to dental care, but ask us about some additional techniques!
Even if you think your pet's teeth and gums are fine, we can offer expert advice to help you keep them that way! Dental health should not be taken for granted. Fortunately, many dental problems can be managed through at-home care and by bringing your pet to us for regular dental checkups and teeth cleanings.
But how do you know if your pet has a healthy mouth? The veterinarian must examine your pet's teeth and gums to help determine if there are any dental issues you should know about. After the examination, the veterinarian may recommend a or teeth cleaning. This procedure requires general anesthesia and involves a complete oral exam and digital dental radiographs (X-rays). These two steps reveal to the doctor if any teeth are painful, infected, or damaged and need to be extracted or otherwise treated. Check out the video below to see how we do dental cleanings at GVVH and some of our results!
We want your pet to live a long, healthy life, and maintaining a healthy mouth is part of that; keeping your pet's teeth clean and healthy can add 2 to 4 years to his or her life! Call today to discuss your pet's dental care needs and how we can help!
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