Laguna Hills Animal Hospital, Laguna Woods, CA. 949-837-7333->Our Services->Dental Cleaning

Proper care of the teeth is one of the most important and often ignored preventive health measures for your pet. Untreated, dental infection can enter the bloodstream, damage vital organs and shorten your pet's life.

Even people who "brush after every meal" regularly need their own teeth cleaned professionally.

Your pet certainly does not brush. Therefore, he or she will need periodic help from us. Most pets need their teeth cleaned yearly, but some may require it more (or less) often.

HOW TO TELL WHEN YOUR PET NEEDS ITS
TEETH CLEANED

	Your doctor has suggested it after a physical examination.
	Bad breath is a noticeable problem.
	You routinely examine your pet's mouth and have noticed that the teeth are discolored.
	Your pet's mouth is sensitive and he/she will not allow you to look at the teeth. Pain may cause difficulty eating. Abnormal "clicking" sounds from the mouth are also suggestive of problems.
	Blood or infection has been seen coming from the mouth (or on the bedding).

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DENTAL SERVICES OFFERED

NO ANESTHESIA TEETH CLEANING

Cooperative pets (that can tolerate being held for about 30 minutes) that have discolored teeth and/or bad breath are good candidates for a no anesthesia teeth cleaning. A skilled veterinary dental assistant will scale, polish and clean your pet's teeth without the use of general anesthetic. Our dental technicians are experienced in both teeth cleaning and possess the patience and gentle restraint techniques needed to clean your pet's teeth. This type of teeth cleaning is excellent for pets that do not have severe tartar on their teeth. It is also good for younger pets on maintenance plans. All pets with suspected infection, decayed teeth, or those that are un-cooperative with restraint will need anesthesia.

ANESTHESIA TEETH CLEANING

Anesthesia is necessary for any dental work that might be painful for the pet. People often have their mouth "numbed" with injections of novocaine to prevent pain. This is not practical or possible with pets. Deep cleaning of the roots (below the gum line), removal of infected teeth, periodontal therapy, filing broken teeth (rough edges) and x-rays all require the use of anesthesia.

ANSWERS TO SOME COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT
CLEANING YOUR PET'S TEETH:

REGULAR HOME CARE TIPS

Once we have professionally cleaned your pet's teeth, there are some things that you can do to try to keep them clean. Your particular "follow-up" program will depend on how much time you can invest and how cooperative your pet is.

Click here for more information on Home Care Tips for your pets teeth.


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