Dental care supports comfort, appetite, breath, and long-term health for dogs and cats at every life stage.
Veterinary dental care for dogs and cats may include an oral exam, professional cleaning, dental X-rays, treatment recommendations, and home-care guidance.
Dental disease can affect comfort, appetite, and overall health. Some pets continue eating even when their mouths hurt, so changes may be subtle.
Schedule an exam if you notice persistent bad breath, visible buildup, red gums, drooling, dropping food, chewing differently, pawing at the mouth, or facial swelling.
A veterinary dental procedure is more than removing visible tartar. The care plan may include an examination, cleaning above and below the gumline, polishing, dental X-rays, and treatment of painful or unhealthy teeth when indicated.
Because pets cannot hold still or explain discomfort, professional dental procedures typically require anesthesia so the team can work safely and examine below the gumline.
The team reviews what was found, explains home-care and medication instructions, and discusses follow-up. Recovery varies depending on the procedure and whether additional treatment was needed.
Anesthesia allows the veterinary team to safely examine and clean below the gumline, take diagnostic images when needed, protect the airway, and reduce movement and stress.
Possible signs include bad breath, red gums, visible buildup, drooling, dropping food, chewing changes, mouth sensitivity, or facial swelling. An exam is needed to understand the cause.
Azalea provides dental evaluations and veterinary dental care. Book an exam or call the clinic to discuss your pet's needs and current procedure availability.
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