The Importance of Dental Care:

Oral disease is the number one health problem diagnosed in dogs and cats, affecting 70%-80% of all pets.  Poor dental hygiene can lead to several manifestations of periodontal disease:

• Bad breath - an early warning sign of dental disease!
• Gingivitis - red, painful, swollen or even bleeding gums
• Tooth abscess - a very painful infection of the tooth and/or tooth root
• Tooth loss - depending on the severity of disease
• Pain - interfers with normal eating and quality of life
• Systemic infections - bacteria in the mouth enters the bloodstream and vital organs and can cause heart valve infections (endocarditis) or liver or kidney disease
• Oronasal fistula - an abnormal hole between the nose and mouth which requires surgical correction

GOOD NEWS: 

Advances in treating and preventing oral disease have made it possible to substantially increase the quality and duration of our pets’ lives.   Our team will work with you on many options to prevent dental disease as well as provide services to treat the disease once it is recognized and before it worsens.