Pet Dentistry
Your companion’s dental health should not be neglected.
Making oral care a part of your pet’s care routine prevents painful issues. Untreated oral health problems in pets can lead to serious complications—affecting not only the mouth but also the heart, kidneys, and other organs. Cameron Veterinary Hospital has professional pet dentistry services in Sunnyvale for our canine and feline patients.
Dental Cleanings and Tooth Extractions
Pet dental cleanings are a part of preventive care.
Our veterinarians recommend annual dental cleanings for most cats and dogs. Dental cleanings are safely performed under general anesthesia. Your pet will receive a full oral examination, ultrasonic scaling to remove plaque and tartar, polishing to smooth the tooth surface, and dental X-rays to evaluate the health of teeth below the gumline. Dental X-rays are a particularly important part of any dental cleaning, as many issues, such as infections or tooth root abscesses, can’t be seen with the naked eye alone.
Tooth extractions can be performed when necessary.
Sometimes, a pet can have one or more teeth that need to be taken out. Tooth extractions may be necessary due to advanced periodontal disease, fractured teeth, or a severe infection or abscess. Our experienced team at Cameron Veterinary Hospital has performed many tooth extractions for suffering pets. Pain management is provided throughout the procedure and during recovery. In some cases, we may discover a problem tooth during your pet’s dental cleaning and contact you for approval to remove the tooth.
Dental Care
FAQs
Yes. Regular dental care prevents painful conditions and long-term health risks. Dental cleanings once a year are generally recommended, just like you should routinely visit your dentist.
Cameron Veterinary Hospital requires bloodwork to check that your pet’s organs can safely handle anesthesia for both procedures.
Common signs of dental problems in pets include bad breath, drooling, pawing at the mouth, difficulty eating, red or swollen gums, and visible tartar. If your pet shows any of these signs, schedule a dental exam with the veterinarian.
Dental disease is very common in pets. By age 3, most dogs and cats show some signs of dental disease. This will progress if your pet does not have routine oral care, including dental cleanings.
Daily brushing with pet-safe toothpaste is a great start. If your pet will not tolerate daily brushing, aim for at least a few days a week. Dental chews and special diets can also reduce plaque buildup between professional cleanings.
Pet Dentistry in Sunnyvale and Cupertino
Don’t wait until your pet shows signs of discomfort to start dental care. Contact Cameron Veterinary Hospital to schedule a pet dental exam in Sunnyvale, CA. Same-day dental consultations are available!
Cameron Veterinary Hospital offers dentistry, including dental cleanings, for cats and dogs in Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Los Altos, Saratoga, Loyola, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Stanford, Ladera, and the northeastern San Jose area.