Pet Dentistry
Prioritize your pet’s oral health with our dental services in Old Chatham, NY. From cleanings to digital X-rays, we ensure their well-being.
Cat and Dog Teeth Cleaning
in Old Chatham, NY
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. We take a proactive approach to pet dentistry to help more dogs and cats live life to the fullest.
Pet Dentistry Services
Pet dental care services at Wood Hill Veterinary Clinic can prevent and treat dental diseases. These services include ultrasonic scaling, polishing, and extractions (if necessary). We also recently added digital dental X-ray technology, allowing us to view where most dental problems are found below the gum line. 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 blood work results enable 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.
Signs of Cat and Dog Dental Disease
It’s best to bring your pet in for a dental exam once or twice a year to determine if a teeth cleaning is necessary. However, there are signs you can look for at home if you want to be more proactive, including:
- Bad breath
- Reddened gums
- Pawing at the mouth
- Brownish/yellow tartar buildup along the gum line
- Drooling
- Discomfort while chewing
- Loose or missing teeth
- Discolored teeth
- Retained baby teeth
If you’ve noticed any of these symptoms, it’s time to schedule a pet dental exam so we can determine what level of dental care is needed. Give us a call at (518) 417-4254, and let us make your pet’s teeth pearly white!