Extractions are performed only when the doctor determines it is necessary for the continued health of the mouth. As part of the dental cleaning, we take a full set of digital dental x-rays. With these, we can look for infection, fractures and pockets around the teeth. Some pets need to have a dental done on a yearly basis while others have them more or less frequently depending on the overall health of the mouth. Digital x-rays are also taken of the whole mouth following extractions to ensure that all roots were removed.  

Beyond routine cleaning, occasionally our pets need advanced dental procedures. They may have chipped a tooth on a bone, or have advanced dental disease and not be comfortable eating. Our advanced dental services include:

     Endodontics (root canal)

     Surgical extractions with digital x-ray

     Removal of retained roots

     Dentigerous cyst removal

     Orthodontics for malocclusion

                                                                                    Jaw fracture repairs

                                                                                    Full Mouth Extractions

Some owners are able to brush their pet's teeth at home. If you are interested in doing this we have some products here including animal toothbrushes and specially flavored and detergent free toothpastes to make the job easier.
 
*Never use human toothpaste on pets, it can upset their stomachs.

Brushing a pet's teeth is a process that should be started when the teeth are already clean as brushing the teeth will not remove any plaque that has already formed.

We carry a diet made by Hill's Pet Nutrition called T/D. This food is specially constructed to help scrape the teeth when they chew on it. It is different from other hard food in that it will not shatter when the pet bites into it. It thereby scrapes their teeth. This should be used in conjunction with a dental cleaning.

A lot of treats, foods and dietary supplements  claim to reduce or remove tartar. Not all of them, however, have been tested and proven to work. This is where the Veterinary Oral Health Council comes in.

VOHC exists to recognize products that meet pre-set standards of plaque and calculus (tartar) retardation in dogs and cats. Products are awarded the VOHC Seal of Acceptance following review of data from trials conducted according to VOHC protocols. The VOHC does not test products itself.

The VOHC Seal is displayed on products that have been awarded the Seal.

Look for the VOHC Seal of Approval when you shop for Tartar Control products.