Dental Care
Imagine if you never brushed your teeth or had them cleaned. Pretty frightening, right? As you can imagine, things would eventually start to go very, very bad inside your mouth: teeth would rot and decay, gums would become inflamed and infected. Bacteria from those rotting teeth would eventually travel into your bloodstream and could cause other serious health problems. And we haven’t even mentioned the daily, debilitating pain.
It’s the same scenario for your dog or cat. While some people might laugh at the idea of brushing their pet’s teeth or taking them for a dental cleaning, the fact is that by age three, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some evidence of periodontal disease. Periodic pet dental exams and cleanings help maintain proper oral hygiene and prevent future problems.
Pet Dental Exams, Tooth Cleanings & Extractions
Westland Veterinary Hospital offers complete pet oral health services, including:
- Dental exams
- Annual dental cleanings
- Extractions
If your pet has a cracked or fractured tooth, it could be causing them pain and could cause future problems for their oral and overall health. In this case, your pet may need a tooth extraction or removal. Schedule a consultation and dental exam for fractured and cracked teeth.
Following American Veterinary Medical Association guidelines, Westland Veterinary Hospital only does cleanings and dental work on anesthetized pets. To ensure your pet is healthy enough to undergo anesthesia, we do require a routine blood test before the procedure.
Preventive Dental Care for Pets
Brushing your pet’s teeth several times per week is the best way to prevent plaque and tartar build-up. Interested in learning how to brush your pet’s teeth? Just ask and our veterinarians will be happy to help you get started. If you have a pet that won’t tolerate brushing, our veterinarians can also recommend products that will help keep your pet’s mouth healthy in between cleanings.
Schedule Pet Dental Exams, Cleanings & Extractions in Westland, MI
To Make An Appointment for a dental exam or cleaning for your pet, call us at 734-261-5900 or Make An Appointment online.
