Dentistry
Your pet’s dental health is a fundamental part of their overall health. During your pet’s regular physical examinations, the vet will also inspect the animal’s mouth and teeth to identify any problems. At Countryside Animal Medical Center we can provide dental care that will help keep your pet’s teeth healthy and functioning well.
- Good dental health
Good dental health ensures that your pet’s teeth are in good condition and pain free. Also, proper dental care will reduce harmful bacteria in the mouth, reducing inflammation in the mouth and the spread of these bacteria to other areas of the body.
- Issues Your Vet will Look For During A Dental Screening
Your vet will check the overall health of the animal’s mouth and will look for specific issues that could indicate a problem. Bad breath, discoloration of teeth, tartar buildup, loose teeth, excessive drooling, mouth pain, or bleeding of the gums are symptoms that warrant further investigation and treatment.
- Common Dental Problems in Pets
Pets can develop quite a number of dental problems. The most common problem is plaque and tartar accumulation that can cause bad breath and lead to painful gingivitis and loose teeth that may require extraction. Broken teeth may result from trauma or chewing on hard objects. Abscesses can result from diseased gums or teeth. Deciduous or “baby teeth” can be retained (not lost when the permanent teeth erupt) and cause misalignment of teeth and excessive tartar buildup between the retained tooth and the adjacent permanent tooth. Prompt treatment of these problems will lead to a longer and more comfortable life for your pet.
- Your Vet Is Your Partner In Your Pet’s Dental Health
Regular professional dental cleanings remove tartar buildup below the gumline where it can cause gum disease (gingivitis) that leads to loose, painful teeth. We can perform extractions of diseased or broken teeth when necessary. We can also recommend products to be used at home to help prevent the accumulation of plaque and tartar.