Plaque or tartar development is the most common cause of dental disorders in pets. Periodontal disease has been estimated to affect 90% of dogs and cats over 2 years of age, and it essentially starts with accumulation of dental plaque. The infection in your pet’s mouth will spread to the vital organs (kidneys, liver, and heart). Routine dental care is the most efficient way to prevent accumulation of plaque. Routine dental care includes appropriate diet, dental chews, home care, and teeth cleanings with fluoride treatments. Our doctors effectively manage your pet’s dental health, prescribe antibiotics when needed for infection, use a high-tech ultrasonic scaler for routine teeth cleanings, and perform extractions during oral surgery. At each visit to Community Veterinary Clinic, the doctor performs a dental screening and will recommend the best time for a professional dental cleaning.
Take a look as Dr. Current performs a teeth cleaning…
First, a super sonic scaler is used to remove dental plaque.
The doctor polishes each tooth, finishing with a flouride treatment.
