Dentistry

Take Care of Your Pet’s Dental Health in Festus, MO.

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A pet's oral hygiene and care is as important as it is for humans, cats and dogs' mouths are the body cavity that is most exposed to bacteria and viruses. Routine care starts at home. Brushing your pet’s teeth is the most effective way to keep their teeth clean, but we understand that it isn’t always the easiest. Other things you can do are dental chews, a dental diet, or some food additives.

Even the best at-home care can still result in needing to come in for a professional dental cleaning (officially called a COHAT – Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment). Call us at (636) 937-2546 to schedule a routine dental cleaning for your furry friend in Festus, MO.

We know every pet is different, but in general, the smaller the dog, the more likely they are to need routine cleanings. Sometimes a good cleaning is all that your pet’s teeth need, and we will see you again next year.

So why is all of this important? Not only is a bad tooth painful (even if your pet doesn’t show it), but it can lead to infection. An infection can spread bacteria throughout his/her body, causing known issues with the liver, kidneys, and heart. Many of these early infections can be cleared with appropriate care and medication.

WHAT HAPPENS IN OUR DENTISTRY APPOINTMENTs

All of our dental patients get:

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Placed under general inhalant anesthesia,

with their vitals closely monitored throughout the procedur.

2

Every tooth is probed to check for disease or pockets.

3

Dental X-rays are done (if approved at the time of your pet’s drop-off),

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Each tooth is cleaned and polished above and below the gum line.

WHEN IT'S TIME TO GET AN EXTRACTION?

Sometimes, your pet needs treatment for a bad, broken, or infected tooth. There are many reasons we may recommend extraction, but the bottom line is that the tooth has got to go. We use pain medication and surgical instruments to remove the affected teeth and send your pet home on appropriate medications.