What does a professional dental cleaning look like for a dog?
A professional dental cleaning for your dog is much more than just brushing their teeth! Join us as we watch our canine friend, Elden, having his teeth cleaned by one of our skilled technicians.
We start with ultrasonic scaling, which carefully removes plaque and tartar both above and below a dog’s gum line where bacteria like to hide. Next comes polishing, which smooths the tooth surface so plaque doesn’t stick as easily in the future. We then do probing and charting, checking each tooth and gum pocket for signs of disease. Because so much of dental disease happens where we can’t see it, we take full mouth oral radiographs to look beneath the gums for hidden problems. After that, the veterinarian performs a comprehensive oral examination, tying together everything we’ve found and making treatment recommendations if needed. Once the cleaning is complete, your dog is monitored through a safe and comfortable recovery, so they can go home happy and healthy.
What does a professional dental cleaning look like for a cat?
Cats are experts at hiding discomfort and dental disease. Join us as we follow our feline friend, Pumpkin, while one of our skilled technicians carefully cleans her teeth. During the process, our veterinarian uncovers hidden dental issues and performs necessary extractions, helping to improve Pumpkin’s overall oral health and quality of life.
We start with ultrasonic scaling to gently remove plaque and tartar from above and below a cat's gum line, followed by polishing to smooth the teeth and reduce future buildup. Next, we perform probing and charting to carefully check each tooth and gum pocket for early signs of disease. Because so much dental disease happens beneath the surface, we take full mouth oral radiographs to reveal hidden problems. The veterinarian then completes a comprehensive oral examination, reviewing all findings and recommending any necessary treatments, which in this case includes extractions. Finally, your cat is monitored through a safe and comfortable recovery, so they can go home healthy, happy, and ready to purr.
If you have additional questions about dog or cat dental procedures, we are here to help. As your dog or cat's veterinarian in Williams, AZ, we would be more than happy to discuss their dental needs and any other concerns you may have. Call us at (928) 635-5392, or drop us an email at [email protected] today.