Dental treatment

Dental problems can cause chronic pain and discomfort, which is often not noticed as they tend to keep eating, despite sore teeth. Bacteria living in tartar can migrate to the bloodstream and affect other organs, such as heart and kidneys. In smaller dogs and cats, rotten teeth can weaken the jaw and lead to an increased risk of jaw fractures.

Dental treatment is undertaken under general anaesthesia.

We can use dental radiography to thoroughly assess the mouth and identify problems such as damaged/fractured teeth, tooth root abscesses, “missing” or unerupted teeth and resorptive lesions.  These are a type of progressive destruction of the tooth and although sometimes are visible on opening the mouth, can also only affect the tooth roots.

Following a thorough clean with our ultrasonic descaler, we can undertake any necessary extractions.

Pets are normally keen to eat quite soon after they wake up, even if they have had teeth removed. We will check your pet a few days after their dental work, to ensure their mouth is healing well. Your pet can subsequently have free dental check-ups every 6 months.