Pet Dental
Pet Dental with Our Fountain Hills Veterinarian
Our Fountain Hills veterinarian offers pet dentistry, which can help you keep your pet’s teeth and gums clean to prevent oral health diseases like gingivitis and periodontal disease. If you have never had your pet’s teeth cleaned and your pet is three years or older, he or she may have the beginning stages of gingivitis or periodontal disease, which can cause swollen or bleeding gums, gum recession and tooth decay. If it is left untreated, your pet could develop cavities and serious infections that could travel from your pet’s mouth into his or her heart and lungs.
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The Importance of Pet Dental in Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Tonto Verde and Rio Verde
Pet dental in Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Tonto Verde and Rio Verde is very important for all dogs and cats. Family pets, like humans, are prone to developing gingivitis and periodontal disease if they do not receive regular teeth cleanings. The process of gum disease starts with plaque, which occurs when food particles mix with saliva. This provides the perfect habitat for bacteria, which can cause gum inflammation and bleeding. If the plaque is not removed from your pet’s teeth, it hardens into tartar. As the plaque and tartar continue to build up on your pet’s teeth, you may notice red, swollen gums, bloody drool and gum recession.
Signs Your Pet Has an Oral Health Problem
Broken teeth
Drool that contains puss or blood
Extremely bad pet breath
Refusal to eat or weight loss
Stained or discolored teeth
Pet Dental FAQs
Answers About Pet Dental Care From Our
Fountain Hills, AZ Animal Hospital
Your pet’s teeth may seem impervious to just about anything, from crunchy foods to the occasional twig or flying disc. But dental problems can and do occur — which means that, as a caring pet owner, you’ll need to have ready answers to some important questions. Here are many of the answers you’ll need, courtesy of our Fountain Hills, AZ animal hospital.
What is the most common dental problem faced by pets?
Periodontal disease is the most common dental problem seen in pets, afflicting most animals to some degree by the time they’re 3 years old. This disease involves inflammation of the tissues surrounding the teeth. It occurs when bacteria that feed on tartar cause an inflammatory reaction that slowly destroys the dental tissues.
What can happen if one of my pet’s teeth becomes damaged?
Cracked or broken teeth are not only a source of acute pain for your beloved pet, inhibiting his ability to eat normally, but they also open the way for bacteria to enter the pulp chamber, leading to serious infection.
Do pets get oral cancer?
Pets can and do get oral cancer, an aggressive and possibly deadly disease. Oral cancer may not be evident to pet owners until it has reached an advanced level.
What are some of the telltale signs of a dental problem in my pet?
Bad breath, reddened or bleeding gums, drooling, pus, and refusal to eat are all signs that your pet needs dental help.
How can my veterinarian in Fountain Hills, AZ detect dental problems?
Your veterinarian in Fountain Hills, AZ (Dr. Hoban or Dr. Emerson) can administer annual dental exams to check your pet’s mouth for any sign of periodontal disease, oral cancer, infections or damage. Early detection means easier and more successful treatment.
Why does my pet need professional teeth cleaning?
Our professional teeth cleaning can do what your toothbrush can’t, removing tough tartar both above and below the gum line so bacteria won’t linger there and cause disease.
What treatments can you provide for dental or oral issues?
If your pet is suffering from an oral or dental problem, your veterinarian in Fountain Hills, AZ is ready to help. We can administer pain relievers and antibiotics to combat infections, treat oral cancer, and extract painfully damaged teeth that are beyond repair.
How can I take better care of my pet’s teeth between visits to your animal hospital?
We can instruct you on proper tooth brushing methods and recommend tart-control chew toys and treats to help your pet stay healthy between visits.
Fountain Hills Pet Dental Appointments
The best way to prevent oral infections, periodontal disease and gingivitis in your pets is to have their mouth, gums and teeth regularly examined and cleaned. This helps catch oral health problems before they start affecting your pet’s health. Our veterinarian recommends scheduling yearly pet dental examinations for all dogs and cats. If you have a senior pet, our veterinarian recommends teeth cleanings every six months or sooner if you notice signs of an oral infection.
Our Scottsdale pet dental appointments always start with a thorough examination of your pet’s mouth. This helps find any abnormalities or infections. Along with the examination, we may also take x-rays of your pet’s teeth and gums to ensure they are healthy and to identify any problems below your pet’s gum line.
Next, our veterinarian will perform a thorough pet teeth cleaning. This typically involves the use of anesthesia, which makes the procedure more comfortable and less stressful for your pet. It also allows our Scottsdale veterinarian to reach every section of your pet’s mouth.
After your pet’s dental examination and cleaning, our veterinarian would be happy to discuss home teeth cleaning options for your pet. There are numerous pet toothpastes and toothbrushes available that will help you keep your pet’s teeth clean between professional dental cleanings. We can also recommend some dental chew toys and treats.
To schedule an appointment for a pet teeth cleaning, call us at (480) 889-0881.
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11679 N Saguaro Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268