Know More About Pet Dental Health!
Like humans, our furry friends also have teeth, but they know nothing about cleaning them and cannot express the pain caused by cavities or tooth damage as well. Plus, many oral diseases in pets show no symptoms. If bacteria enter the bloodstream or body, it can lead to serious health problems. Therefore, owners should regularly bring their pets for detailed dental examinations to identify potential oral issues.
What are the common services provided by pet dental clinics?
Dental cleaning
Veterinarians will first examine the pet's teeth in detail. To prevent anxiety and pain in pets, they will be put under anaesthesia first. Then, veterinarians will remove tartar and plaque with hands and an ultrasonic scaler, and polish the tooth enamel to maintain oral hygiene and prevent gingivitis and periodontal disease.
Tooth extraction
If veterinarians discover bad teeth during a clinical examination, they may perform tooth extraction. Most veterinarians will consider immediate extraction if they identify teeth that are severely damaged, loose, or have other abnormalities during a dental cleaning. If the case is particularly complicated, veterinarians may recommend an X-ray scan, gum or lymph node biopsy, blood tests such as kidney function tests, and other examinations.
Dental X-rays
In addition to palpation and visual inspection, veterinarians also use X-ray technology to evaluate the dental health of pets and identify the depth of internal tooth damage. Then, they will provide the best treatment options, such as fillings, root canal therapy, tooth extraction, and orthodontics.
When pets experience bad breath, swollen gums, loose teeth, drooling, or loss of appetite, their oral conditions have already reached a severe stage. So, apart from annual veterinary visits for vaccination, owners should also bring their pets for regular dental check-ups. It is also important to follow the veterinarian's instructions to brush your pet's teeth properly and use dental gel, dental chews, dental treats and diets to protect their oral health.
