| About Your Pet's Dental Cleaning |
What happens to my pet after they are brought into the treatment room?
1. The technician will get your pet's weight, temperature, and pulse.
2. Blood will be drawn for pre-operative blood testing (if not done prior).
3. An IV catheter will be placed into a front leg (expect a shaved spot!).
4. The Veterinarian will complete a physical exam.
5. And, a customized pre-medication (sedation & pain management) will be given about 20 minutes prior to the procedure.
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What is done once they are under anesthesia?
After your pet is under anesthesia we will be able to more thoroughly
evaluate your pet's mouth and determine if any other diagnostics and/or
treatments will be needed.
1. The
dental technician gathers information by examining every tooth above
and below the gums. This is done by visually looking for signs of
periodontal disease and using a probe to measure for pockets
(attachment loss). If any abnormalities are found, digital dental
radiographs may be necessary. These findings are documented on a dental
chart.
2. The Veterinarian will review the findings and
determine if any treatment is needed. We will try to contact you to
discuss the treatment plan.
3. The plaque and calculus will be removed above and below the gums on each tooth. We use an ultrasonic scaler and hand scaler.
4. Each tooth will then be polished to smooth out microscopic scratches on the enamel.
5. The mouth will be thoroughly rinsed and suctioned, and Oravet will be applied if you choose.
6. A technician will sit with your pet while waking up from anesthesia. Once they are awake, we will give you a call.
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What do I have to do at home once the teeth are clean?
Good
home dental care is essential for your pet's oral health. Within six
hours after the dental cleaning, bacteria from plaque begins to
colonize on the teeth. You have many options for home care including: brushing, rinses, special chews, special prescription foods, OraVet Gel, VetzLife Gel, and toys like Dental Kongs.
For more detailed information on this topic ask your Veterinarian or Technician or see our Dental Home Care page.
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If
you are interested in getting more information on pricing or scheduling
a dental, please call us at 763-427-5150.
We will provide you with an estimates at the initial exam!
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