Pet Dental Cleanings: What Really Happens

A dental procedure has more benefit than just cosmetic appeal.  Periodontal disease is a progressive disease of the supporting tissue surrounding teeth and the main cause of early tooth loss.   The bacteria associated with periodontal disease can also travel in the bloodstream to infect the heart, kidneys, and liver.  Often times we recommend dental cleanings for our patients and owners often times do not understand all that a dental entails. We would like to walk you through the steps of a dental procedure from beginning to end so that you understand what to expect when you bring your pet in for this procedure.  Before we can perform a dental on your pet we first need to see your pet and perform an exam of the mouth and teeth. Your pet’s dental disease will be judged on a scale from zero-four, zero being no dental disease and four being severe dental disease. Good dental health is important to the overall well-being of your pet.