Professional Pet Dental Care for Healthy Teeth and Gums
Comprehensive dental cleanings and oral exams to prevent disease and keep your pet’s breath fresh.
Pet Dental Care
It is easy to overlook your pet’s oral health; however, visits to Woodlawn Animal Hospital for pet dental care follow the same logic as dental visits for people. Our pets eat and chew food every day, just as we do. Like people, a pet’s overall health can be negatively impacted by untreated dental disease—even if you are brushing their teeth daily. Annual veterinary visits help ensure your pet’s overall physical condition, including their oral health.
We can teach you how to manage your pet’s oral health at home and offer professional advice on oral hygiene products.
Complete oral evaluation and treatment includes:
Note: The need for surgical extraction cannot be determined before oral X-rays are performed.
Anesthesia & Safety
Dental procedures are performed while pets are under general anesthesia. Our goal is to manage pets in a relaxed and pain-free state. All oral evaluations and treatments include pre-anesthetic blood work, general anesthesia, and fluid therapy during treatment. Additionally, regional nerve blocks are performed when oral surgery is required to extract teeth, ensuring a pain-free experience.
Three Reasons Oral Healthcare is Essential
Reason #1: Pain
Pain is a reality of dental disease, and our pets cannot tell us when they are hurting. Untreated tooth decay and gum disease eventually cause swelling, redness, severe pain, and unnecessary tooth loss.
Signs your pet may be in pain include:
If you notice any of these signs, don’t wait! Call us at (773) 249-7191.
Reason #2: Systemic Disease
Dental decay and inflammation cause a buildup of bacteria from plaque and gingivitis that can leak toxins into the bloodstream. When this happens, oral disease can lead to kidney disease, liver damage, cardiovascular disease, and heart failure. Some breeds are particularly predisposed to joint and bone problems stemming from periodontal disease.
Reason #3: X-Rays
Many dental problems are invisible, especially during early stages when they are easiest to treat. The only way to diagnose them properly is through full dental X-rays. We use the most advanced digital dental X-ray technology to see below the gum line. As Dr. Harris says, “We brush, we floss, but we still gotta go.”
Common Question: Why Can’t I Get a Price Upfront?
Because dental needs vary widely based on your pet’s weight, symptoms, and X-ray results, we require an initial visit to provide an accurate estimate. For example, the number of extractions needed cannot be determined until we see the X-rays.
No surprises at Woodlawn! We will discuss your estimate and treatment plan before costs overrun your budget. We also help clients stage care according to their budgets, prioritizing the most essential health concerns first.