Dental Care
Dental Care For Cats & Dogs
When it comes to oral health for your dog or cat, prevention is key. Our doctors recommend an annual, anesthetized, comprehensive teeth cleaning and dental prophylaxis! Every patient who undergoes a dental procedure at our hospital has a team of staff members consisting of a dedicated anesthetist, trained dental hygienist and your pet’s veterinarian. Some clients are not used to this high standard of treatment, but this is OUR standard of care for your pet!
Your pet’s dental procedure at Pine Creek Vet includes our 11 steps as outlined below and we encourage you to ask us for the 11 step dental handout for more information on each of these steps.
Anesthetized oral cavity exam
Chorhexidine rinse
SUPRAgingival scaling
SUBginigival scaling and curettage
Polishing
Sulcal lavage and Irrigation
Fluoride treatment
Individual tooth examination and charting
Dental diagnostics including full mouth x-rays
Periodontal disease staging
Dental therapy such as extraction or root planing (if indicated)
Providing Comfort for Your Pet
Since your pet will be under anesthesia during their teeth cleaning, our dedicated anesthetist will constantly monitor your pet’s vital signs using our state of the art equipment. Comfort is also key! Your pet is wrapped in blankets and warming pads to keep them warm and snug throughout the procedure.
Schedule Your Dental Appointment
At Pine Creek Vet, our role is to guide you in making the best possible treatment option for your pet. We therefore take the time required to explain various treatment options, taking particular care to cover all the pros and cons of each option and ensuring your questions are answered to your satisfaction.
Schedule Your Dental Appointment
At Pine Creek Vet, our role is to guide you in making the best possible treatment option for your pet. We therefore take the time required to explain various treatment options, taking particular care to cover all the pros and cons of each option and ensuring your questions are answered to your satisfaction.
Full Mouth Digital Dental X-Rays
Providing our patients with the best animal dental care requires getting to the “root of matters”. Full mouth dental x-rays are the most important diagnostic tool veterinarians use to fully evaluate your pet’s oral health. Imaging the root structure and the surrounding bone tissue enables the doctors to stage your pet’s periodontal disease and plan appropriate therapy while your pet is anesthetized. We encourage you to experience the Pine Creek Vet 11 step dental procedure!