Periodontal Disease

In an added effort to provide your pet with quality care, we offer pet dental services in our veterinary office. It is estimated that 80% of pets exhibit the beginning stages of periodontal disease by age 3, which is why dental exams and teeth cleanings are essential. Also, studies indicate that pets with good oral hygiene tend to live 2 to 4 years longer than pets who neglect dental care. While periodontal disease is entirely preventable, when left untreated it can lead to cardiac disease, kidney infection, liver infection, or stroke.

Reasons for regular dental check-ups:

Avoid tooth loss due to periodontal disease
Help your pet avert unnecessary pain
Help your pet maintain healthy and functional teeth
Improve foul breath
Prevent potential damage to the brain, heart, liver, lungs, and kidneys

What does a pet dental exam involve?

Pets can experience many of the same dental issues that humans do, including gingivitis, periodontal disease, necessary tooth extraction, and deep scaling. Regular dental exams and cleanings can help you avoid the costliness of involved dental procedures and can help prevent your pet from unnecessary suffering.

Pet dental exams are similar to human dental exams and involve teeth cleaning and buffing. Additional services offered include sedation dentistry and dental X-rays. If more serious conditions are discovered, root canals, tooth extraction, etc. might be required.

During your pet’s teeth cleaning, a dental technician will gently clean the surface of the teeth with an ultrasonic scaler that cleans using the vibration of sound waves and water. The waves push the water creating tiny scrubbing bubbles that implode on tooth surfaces and kill microbes as they separate plaque from the tooth structure. After scaling the teeth, the technician lightly buffs and polishes your pet’s teeth to complete their dental cleaning.

After the cleaning, we will provide you with a comprehensive analysis of your pet’s oral health. You will receive at-home oral hygiene tips specific to your pet, and if any serious dental conditions exist, you will be notified prior to any treatment planning.

Testimonials

Dr. Dolly has been my primary veterinarian since 2005 when my 5 year old mixed breed dog suddenly fell ill with an immune system disorder. Dr. Dolly's prompt treatment and recommendations saved my dog's life. Continued treatment under his close supervision resulted in a normal and wonderful life for my dog. I can't thank him enough for the additional 7 years I had with my dog that wouldn't have been possible without him. Dr. Dolly now treats my two current dogs who have both, separately, had the misfortune of suffering serious knee injuries this year. Both surgeries went extremely well with no complications and the dogs were actually using their injured legs within 48 hours afterwards. His no-nonsense approach to treatment always prioritizes what is best for your pet and he will not perform unnecessary procedures. When I make an appointment at Canterbury Animal Hospital, I am certain that my pets will be treated by professionals with the knowledge and state of the art tools necessary for the absolute best care possible.

Steven White

Dr. Dolly is friendly, caring, professional and extremely knowledgeable about all things furry! He has been our chosen vet since we adopted a tiny kitten. Every visit, I have the confidence that Dr. Dolly and his awesome staff will treat my little one just as they would their own, with the love and best care she deserves. I tend to be a worried pet mommy and Dr. Dolly takes his time to make sure I understand what his plan is and why. He is passionate about his practice and his pet patients and goes the extra mile for his clients. He is open and honest and you can feel 100% confident that your pet will receive the best possible care!! If you are looking for the best Vet to take care of your pets, look no further than Canterbury Animal Hospital. They will make you and your pet feel like part of the family!

Beth Rollo