Dentistry
Imagine what your mouth would feel like if you never brushed your teeth or went to the dentist. Unfortunately this is the painful reality for many dogs and cats. According to the Australian Veterinary Dental Association, more than 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have significant dental disease by the age of three making it the most frequently diagnosed health problem in pets.
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Common signs of oral disease are similar to those in humans, and include:
-Yellow or brown tartar build up on teeth -Bad breath -Red swollen or bleeding gums -Excessive drooling -Changes in eating and chewing habits -Pawing at the face -Loose teeth -Depression |
Pet dental health has long been a focus at Grafton Veterinary Clinic. Our vets are able to offer comprehensive dental examinations and a wide range of dental services for your pets, including cutting edge ultrasonic cleaning, scaling and polishing for the prevention of future dental problems. We believe that every pet deserves a healthy, pain free mouth, and we strive to provide the best treatment option for many dental and oral diseases including the following:
-Periodontal disease
-Broken or damaged teeth
-Feline tooth resorption
-Unerupted or impacted teeth
-Oral or facial trauma
-Difficult extractions(carnassial and canines)
-Dental procedures in geriatric patients
-Periodontal disease
-Broken or damaged teeth
-Feline tooth resorption
-Unerupted or impacted teeth
-Oral or facial trauma
-Difficult extractions(carnassial and canines)
-Dental procedures in geriatric patients
Even if your pet doesn't appear to have any of the above symptoms, we recommend that our vets evaluate your pets dental health at least once a year. Usually at the time of their annual health examination. This is because as much as 50% of your pets dental disease can be hidden from view, which is why we use digital dental x-rays to evaluate the health of your pets dental roots. Bacterial and food debris accumulate around teeth and if left unchecked, will lead to deterioration of the soft tissue and bones surrounding the teeth. This decay can result in irreversible (and very painful) periodontal disease, tooth loss and possibly expensive surgery.
Dental disease can also affect other organs in the body, bacteria in the mouth can get into the blood stream and may cause serious kidney infections, liver, lung and heart valve disease.
We cannot stress how important it is to have an oral hygiene regime in place for your pet from an early age.
Dental disease can also affect other organs in the body, bacteria in the mouth can get into the blood stream and may cause serious kidney infections, liver, lung and heart valve disease.
We cannot stress how important it is to have an oral hygiene regime in place for your pet from an early age.
We recommend:
-Brushing your pets teeth regularly
-Keeping your pets mouth active-with chew toys, appropriate raw bones, dried sinews
-Pay attention to your pets breath-although it appears commonplace, stinky breath can be a sign of more serious problems
-Have regular dental check-ups (at least yearly)
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-Brushing your pets teeth regularly
-Keeping your pets mouth active-with chew toys, appropriate raw bones, dried sinews
-Pay attention to your pets breath-although it appears commonplace, stinky breath can be a sign of more serious problems
-Have regular dental check-ups (at least yearly)
Contact us today to request an appointment
