Cat and Dog Teeth Cleaning in Old Chatham, NY

Although it would be nice if they could, pets can’t brush their own teeth, so it’s up to their owners and veterinary professionals to do it for them. Dentistry is one of the most important aspects of a pet’s overall health care because of the mouth-body connection. If oral health is neglected for long enough, the result can be gum disease, which can eventually affect the internal organs, putting a pet’s life at risk. Of course, no one wants this for their four-legged companion. That’s why we take a proactive approach to pet dentistry, because we want to help more dogs and cats live life to the fullest.

Pet Dentistry Services

At Wood Hill Veterinary Clinic, our pet dental care services can prevent and treat dental disease. These services include ultrasonic scaling and polishing as well as extractions (if necessary). We also recently added digital dental X-ray technology, which allows us to view below the gum line, where most dental problems are found. Digital X-ray images can be produced in a matter of seconds and be easily enhanced on a computer or TV screen. They can also be e-mailed, if a second opinion is needed.

For the safety of our patients, we perform all dental services under anesthesia, and we recommend pre-anesthetic blood work. The results of this blood work enables us to determine if your pet is healthy enough for anesthesia and if any underlying medical conditions need to be treated first. We monitor every patient’s vital signs before, during, and after each dental procedure, including post-anesthesia recovery time.