08/21/2025
🦷🐾 What really happens during your pet’s dental procedure?
It’s much more than a quick cleaning—your pet gets the same high level of care you’d expect at your own dentist (and maybe even more!). Here’s a behind-the-scenes look:
1️⃣ Anesthesia & Monitoring
Because pets won’t sit still and can’t understand what’s happening, anesthesia is essential. Your pet is safely placed under anesthesia, and our trained team carefully monitors heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and temperature throughout the procedure.
2️⃣ Full Oral Exam
Once your pet is comfortable, the veterinarian performs a thorough exam of every tooth and gum surface. This allows us to look for hidden problems like broken teeth, infection, or gum disease that aren’t visible when they’re awake.
3️⃣ Dental Radiographs (X-rays)
Just like at your dentist’s office, we take radiographs to look under the gumline. Many serious issues—such as tooth root infections, bone loss, or abscesses—can only be seen this way.
4️⃣ Cleaning & Treatment
Every tooth is carefully scaled to remove plaque and tartar (above and below the gumline), then polished to smooth the surface. If diseased teeth are found, extractions or other treatments may be recommended to keep your pet comfortable and healthy.
5️⃣ Recovery & Aftercare
Your pet is gently monitored as they wake up from anesthesia, and we’ll provide pain relief and home care instructions to make sure their recovery is smooth and stress-free.
✨ Dental care isn’t just about a shiny smile—it helps prevent pain, infection, and even serious health problems that can affect the heart, liver, and kidneys.
📞 Call us today to schedule your pet’s dental exam and keep their mouth (and whole body) healthy!
