Pet Dental in Greenville, NC
Cat and Dog Teeth Cleaning
Where to Start with Your Pet’s Dental Care
Ideally, your pet’s dental care should begin at home with daily teeth brushing, dental chews/treats, and other supplements to maximize their oral health and hygiene. Starting their treatment when they’re young will make the process easier for you and your pet as time goes on, and they’ll be much happier and healthier as a result!
You can begin by helping your puppy or kitten grow accustomed to having their mouth handled, and rewarding them for good behavior. Eventually, you should be able to gently brush along their gum line with a pet toothbrush on a daily basis. But if you find you need help, our team in Greenville, NC is always happy to provide a demonstration.
Where to Start with Your Pet’s Dental Care
The most common visual signs of dental disease in dogs and cats include:
- Bad breath
- Yellow/brown teeth
- Drooling
- Red, swollen gums
- Difficulty eating/holding onto food
- Bleeding gums
- Loose teeth
- Eating and playing less
Why Professional Cat and Dog Teeth Cleanings in Greenville are Important
While brushing your pet’s teeth plays a big role in slowing plaque and tartar buildup, it doesn’t prevent this build-up completely. What’s more, you won’t be able to know what’s going on below your pet’s gum line, where most dental problems are found. This is where routine oral exams are important. Your veterinarian will be able to spot the subtle signs and let you know if teeth cleaning under anesthesia is warranted.
What the Teeth Cleaning Involves
While your pet is under anesthesia for their procedure, we can:
- Perform digital dental X-rays to check for damage under the gum line
- Probe the pockets around the teeth for signs of infection
- Painstakingly clean each tooth to remove plaque, tartar, and/or calculus (hardened tartar) both above and below the gum line
- Polish the tooth enamel to slow and minimize plaque buildup
- Extract any loose, broken, or decayed teeth that are likely causing your pet a lot of pain*
- Accurately chart any and all findings regarding your pet’s oral health
*We will notify you immediately if we find that any extractions will be necessary. Furthermore, we will provide the appropriate pain relief medications and send you home with oral medication to keep your pet comfortable while they heal.
Veterinary Services
Below are all of the veterinary services we offer at Animal Care of Greenville. If you have any questions regarding our services, please feel free to call us.