Dental care that treats what you cannot see.
Veterinary dental care treats what you cannot see. Most dental disease sits below the gum line, so a proper cleaning happens under anesthesia with X-rays, scaling, and polishing. By age three most dogs and cats already have some periodontal disease, and it hurts long before they stop eating.
Dental X-rays included · anesthesia monitored throughout
What does a dental cleaning include?
A dental here is a medical procedure, not a polish.
Pre anesthetic screening
An exam and bloodwork so we know your pet is a good candidate before anything is scheduled.
Full mouth dental X-rays
The only way to see roots, bone loss, and abscesses. Most of the disease is invisible without them.
Scaling above and below the gums
The part that actually treats periodontal disease, rather than just cleaning the visible surface.
Polishing
Smooths the enamel so plaque takes longer to re-attach afterwards.
Treatment or extraction as needed
Only teeth that cannot be saved come out, and we tell you before we do it.
Pain control and a home plan
Medication to go home with, plus a realistic plan for keeping the mouth healthy.
What to expect from a dental treatment
A short walk through of what a dental visit actually looks like.
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Dental questions owners actually ask
Why does a dental cleaning need anesthesia?
Because most dental disease is below the gum line, where an awake pet will not let anyone work. Anesthesia lets us take dental X-rays, clean under the gums, and treat painful teeth properly. It also means your pet feels nothing and remembers nothing.Is anesthesia safe for my pet?
It is far safer than most owners fear, and safer than leaving painful infected teeth in place. We screen with an exam and bloodwork first, tailor the protocol to your pet, and a dedicated team member monitors them continuously throughout.What about anesthesia free cleaning?
It scrapes visible tartar off the crown and leaves the disease under the gum line untouched, so it looks better while the real problem continues. It is cosmetic, not medical, and major veterinary dental organizations advise against it.How do I know if my pet has dental pain?
Most do not stop eating, because they are hungry. Look for bad breath, chewing on one side, dropping food, pawing at the mouth, drooling, or simply being less playful. Owners often notice the difference only after the teeth are treated.How often does my pet need a dental?
It varies enormously by breed, size, and home care. Small dogs and some cats need attention far more often than large breeds. We check at every wellness exam and tell you when it is actually time, not on a fixed schedule.Will teeth need to be extracted?
Sometimes. We only remove teeth that are beyond saving, and dental X-rays tell us which those are. Removing a painful diseased tooth is a relief, and pets almost always eat normally afterwards.What does a dental cost?
It depends on what the X-rays show, so you get a treatment plan before we proceed and we call you if the plan changes partway through. To pay over time, we accept Cherry (opens in a new window), CareCredit (opens in a new window), All Pet Card (opens in a new window) and Scratchpay (opens in a new window), and our pricing page has the details.What can I do at home between cleanings?
Daily brushing is the single most effective thing, and it is more achievable than it sounds if you build up slowly. We will show you how, and point you at dental diets and chews that genuinely work rather than the ones that just sell well.
Book a dental consult.
We will look, tell you honestly whether it is time, and quote it before anything is scheduled.