Our dental procedures consist of a visit with the doctor for an examination and oral hygiene assessment and treatment plan. Then your pet will spend the day with us for his or her dental cleaning. Veterinary nurses perform the cleaning by probing and charting the mouth and then cleaning with an ultrasonic scaler and polisher. The veterinarian is responsible for the final assessment of your pets mouth and will determine if any teeth require surgical extraction. We do not perform root canals or advanced dental procedures (endodontics). If we feel that is the best interest to your pet we will refer you to a specialist in the area.
The doctor and nurses will also talk to you after the procedure about a continued preventative care home treatment plan for your pet.