Pet Dental Care

If left untreated, diseases of the mouth, gums, or jaw are not only painful to your companion, but they may also be contributing factors to more widespread systemic disease processes.​

The beginning and severity of periodontal disease depend on age, breed, diet, and at-home care, with younger, small-breed dogs typically presenting with infection earlier than large-breed dogs. Abnormal signs and symptoms of dental abnormalities include:

• pain
• bad breath
• excessive drooling
• fractured or loose teeth
• swelling or bleeding of the gums
• tumors, sores, or wounds

While it is understandable that pet owners may be concerned about bad breath and unsightly tartar accumulation, regular dental care is more than cosmetic. Tartar and plaque, often invaded by bacteria, need to be removed to counteract subsequent infection, gingivitis, or pyorrhea (infection of tissues surrounding the teeth), with 60% of diseases occurring below the gumline.