Dental Cleanings and Extractions
Dental health is an important part of your pet's health and wellness. That smelly breath is more than just an annoyance- it is a sign of a diseased mouth. Bacteria builds up on teeth, leading to plaque formation. This plaque cements onto teeth, creating tartar, a very hard substance often brown or grey in color. Tartar allows for continued bacterial growth, gum recession, and tooth root exposure.
As dental disease progresses,
abscesses, or painful pockets of infection, can occur as
well as tooth loss and mouth pain. Often times, pets may
have swellings around their muzzle, will have trouble
picking up their food, chewing their food, or may even stop
eating all together. Additionally, dental disease can cause
infections in other areas of the body as the bacteria
travels from the mouth through the body to the
kidneys, heart, or other organs.