Welcome to All Pets Dental Weston!
What to expect if your pet needs dental care:
Root canals, dental x-rays, orthodontics, crowns, caps, implants, and periodontal
surgery for pets? You must be kidding? Not at all. Dental procedures are
routinely performed in veterinary practices daily. How does a loving pet owner
know if dental care is needed, and where can a pet owner go for advanced dental
care?
Examination is the key to diagnosis, and helps determine the type of treatment
needed. You need to know what to look for. A pet owner can help by examining
their pet's teeth and oral cavity, at least monthly. First, smell your dog or cat's
breath. If you sense a disagreeable odor, gum disease may present. Periodontal
disease is the most common ailment of small animals. Gum problems begin when
bacteria accumulate at the gumline around the tooth. Unless brushed away daily,
these bacteria can destroy tooth supporting bone, cause bleeding, and if
untreated, cause tooth loss. Usually the first sign is bad breath. Other signs you
may notice are red swollen gums, tartar (a yellow or brown accumulation on the
tooth surface), or loose teeth.
Dogs and cats do not have to suffer the pain and discomfort of untreated
broken, loose teeth, or infected gums. With the help of thorough examinations,
x-rays, dental care, and daily brushing, your pet can have healthy teeth and keep
smiling.
What to expect if your pet needs dental care:
Root canals, dental x-rays, orthodontics, crowns, caps, implants, and periodontal
surgery for pets? You must be kidding? Not at all. Dental procedures are
routinely performed in veterinary practices daily. How does a loving pet owner
know if dental care is needed, and where can a pet owner go for advanced dental
care?
Examination is the key to diagnosis, and helps determine the type of treatment
needed. You need to know what to look for. A pet owner can help by examining
their pet's teeth and oral cavity, at least monthly. First, smell your dog or cat's
breath. If you sense a disagreeable odor, gum disease may present. Periodontal
disease is the most common ailment of small animals. Gum problems begin when
bacteria accumulate at the gumline around the tooth. Unless brushed away daily,
these bacteria can destroy tooth supporting bone, cause bleeding, and if
untreated, cause tooth loss. Usually the first sign is bad breath. Other signs you
may notice are red swollen gums, tartar (a yellow or brown accumulation on the
tooth surface), or loose teeth.
Dogs and cats do not have to suffer the pain and discomfort of untreated
broken, loose teeth, or infected gums. With the help of thorough examinations,
x-rays, dental care, and daily brushing, your pet can have healthy teeth and keep
smiling.
ALL PETS DENTAL WESTON
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| Dr. Jan Bellows, D.V.M. Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College 954-349-5800 |