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Dentistry and Your Pet

Dental Health Pets Pioneer Animal Hospital
According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, more than 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats develop gum disease by the age of three years. Periodontal disease is the most common dental condition affecting dogs and cats. Infection and inflammation of the gums and supporting tissues of the teeth are caused by bacteria present in plaque and calculus (tartar).  

Regular dental check-up visits to your veterinarian are strongly recommended; the interval between check-up's varies from pet to pet and also depends on how effective the home care program is. Hardened tartar should be removed by your veterinarian, as this requires the use of special instruments and equipment. Routine periodontal treatment performed by a veterinarian typically includes ultrasonic scaling, subgingival manual scaling, and polishing. All dental procedures in pets, including scaling and polishing, are performed under general anesthesia. The current state-of-the-art of veterinary anesthesia is such, that this poses minimal risk. The adverse effects of bad teeth on the overall health of the animal also greatly outweigh the anesthetic risk.

Signs of oral and dental diseases in dogs and cats: 
- Bad breath. 
- Loose teeth or teeth that are discolored or covered in tartar. 
- Your pet shies away from you when you touch the mouth area. 
- Drooling or dropping food from the mouth. 
- Bleeding from the mouth. 
- Loss of appetite or loss of weight (this combination can result from diseases of many organs, and early veterinary examination is important).

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  • PAH HOME
    • OUTSIDE/ONLINE PHARMACY POLICY
    • CANCELLATION NO SHOW POLICY
    • PAH Client Resources
    • Our Doctors >
      • Dr. Teri Leichner DVM, MS, DACVIM-LA (Practice Owner)
      • Dr. Beverly Basham DVM
      • Dr. Marianne Martin DVM CVA
  • PET HEALTH
  • Services
    • Microchip Your Pet
    • Nutritional Counseling
    • Spay & Neuter
    • Vaccinations
    • Wellness Care
    • X-Rays
    • Ultrasound
    • Acupuncture
    • Chinese Herbal Therapy
    • Laser Therapy
    • Dentistry
    • Surgery
    • PAH Personal Payment Plans
  • Contact PAH
    • Contact PAH
    • Request Appt
    • Request Refill
    • Outside Professional Records Request