Dentals for Dogs
Cleaning your dog's teeth twice a year will help maintain your dog's overall health.
Teeth Cleaning for Dogs
Schedule to get a dental cleaning for your dog at a location in the valley that's convenient for you. If you can't get to us, we can bring our mobile clinic to you (fees vary depending on travel time). We also have a pickup and delivery service in our Pick & Drop Transporter that picks up your pet, travels to our clinic for your pet's appointment, then returns your pet to your home.
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Dental Cleaning includes:
- Wellness exam / dental review
- Teeth Scaling above and below the gum line
- Teeth Polishing
- Anti-bacterial rinse
- Oravet barrier sealant
- Use of sedation
Dental cleaning benefits:
- Improves overall health and wellness
- Helps prevent tooth loss
- Reduces illnesses & organ damage caused by bacteria
- Virtually eliminates bad breath
- Reduces gum inflammation and dental disease
- Eliminates most stains and tartar
How long does the appointment take?
Depending on the conditions of your dog's teeth it can take anywhere from an hour to hour and a half. If you need any vaccine updates, a nail trim or ear cleaning, we can do that at the same time as well as answer any other concerns.
Do you do dental cleanings on senior dogs? (7 years or older)
Yes, however, on senior dogs, we need to perform a comprehensive wellness exam first along with a full pre-sedation bloodwork to ensure your pet is healthy enough for the procedure.
If your pet is healthy enough, we recommend adding blood work alongside the dental cleaning package to ensure their safety.
If not, we will explain why and help address any issues, discussing the wellness exam and the necessary blood work with you.
Pre-Sedation bloodwork for seniors explained…
Why is pre-sedation bloodwork valuable?
For animals undergoing sedation, pre-sedation bloodwork is a standard recommendation. This procedure enables our veterinarian to evaluate your pet's overall health, ensuring they are a suitable candidate for sedation. Any abnormalities revealed in the pre-sedation bloodwork can be addressed by making necessary adjustments to your pet's treatment plan.
All dogs 7 years and older are considered to be seniors and require pre-sedation bloodwork.
What does pre-sedation bloodwork assess?
The components of pre-sedation bloodwork vary depending on the recommended bloodwork panel. However, it typically includes two primary components: a complete blood count (CBC) and a serum biochemistry. These tests provide essential insights into your pet's internal health.
How does pre-sedation bloodwork impact treatment?
If abnormalities are found in your pet's pre-sedation bloodwork, several outcomes are possible. Mild abnormalities may not be clinically relevant, and in some cases, our veterinarian may proceed with sedation without further testing. Moderate abnormalities may be corrected before sedation through interventions like intravenous fluids. However, more significant abnormalities may lead to postponing the dental cleaning until further diagnosis and treatment are completed, ensuring a safer procedure. Our veterinarian will interpret the results alongside a physical examination and medical history to make informed recommendations for your pet's treatment plan and sedation drugs.
Plaque and tartar buildup are a natural part of a dog's life.
Plaque and tartar buildup are a natural part of a dog's life. But left untreated, excessive buildup of plaque and calculus can lead to more serious problems like periodontal disease, chronic pain, bone degeneration, and gingivitis of your pet's gums.
Non-anesthetic teeth cleaning for your dog
Most dogs and cats are candidates for non-anesthetic oral care. Our board-certified veterinarian and veterinary technicians have the experience necessary to ensure safe and comfortable teeth cleaning to improve your dogs health, appearance, and breath.
A closer look at your dog's teeth
A healthy dog has a wide variety of teeth. 42 adult teeth, 4 blunt canines, 12 incisors, 12 premolars, 10 molars. One of the problematic bacteria that lurks in your dog's mouth is called Capnocytophaga canimorsus which can build up over time and can adversely affect your pet's oral health.
Maintain your dog's oral health
Make plans today to protect your pet's long-term health by scheduling a non-aesthetic cleaning twice a year to ensure the long-term health of your pet.
How It Works
Our 6-Step Dental Process
Plaque Removal
Removal of plaque and calculus buildup on your pet's teeth
Cleaning Under Gumline
We safely clean under your pet's gumline using curettes.
Dental Probing
Dental probing to determine condition of your pet's gums.
Polishing
Polishing the teeth to remove stains from the surface of each tooth.
Remove Debris
Removal of leftover cleaning debris using sterilized gauze.
Rinse for Freshness
Step 6 - Rinse for Freshness
Mobile Veterinary Services
We provide convenient, affordable and hassle-free veterinary care services for cats and dogs in Our state-of-the-art mobile veterinary clinic. For even more convenience, we can bring our mobile clinic to your home! OR we can use our Pick & Drop Transporter to take your pet to and from our mobile clinic. (Travel rates vary).
Book your home veterinary visit today
Convenient care for your cat and dog in the comfort of your home.
