Thursday 19 November 2015

Importance of pet dental services

Dental health care is an integral part of the overall health of your pet. This is because dental problems can cause other serious health problems or they may be a sign of another more serious problem. The gum and teeth of your pet should be checked at least once every year by a veterinarian for signs of a problem and to keep the mouth of your pet healthy.

Understanding veterinary dentistry
Veterinary dentistry involves the cleaning, filing, adjustment, repair or extraction of your dog’s gums and teeth by pet dental services. The veterinarian will begin by carrying out an oral examination of the mouth of the pet. There may be a need for X-ray so as to evaluate how healthy the jaw and the root of the tooth are. Since most of the dental problems happen below the gum line where they may not be visible, it is important to ensure that a thorough evaluation and cleaning is done. Dental cleaning will involve scaling to help remove dental tartar and plague as well as polishing which is similar to what is done to humans.


There are several things that are checked when you take your dog for pet dental services. These include:
•    Bad breath
•    Loose or broken teeth
•    Discolored teeth or teeth that are covered with tartar
•    Abnormal drooling or chewing
•    Failure to eat or reduced appetite
•    Pain in the mouth or around the mouth
•    Bleeding occurring inside the mouth
•    Swelling of the gum or areas surrounding the mouth.

Therefore, you should not underestimate the importance of pet dental services.

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