Dentals- in your pet
Your pet’s dental is similar to our own however a general anaesthetic is required to fully examine and treat the teeth in our furry friends.
Teeth are similar to icebergs, with long roots below the gum line. Without dental x-rays we cannot see how healthy the root is. Cats especially are prone to resorptive tooth disease where the enamel of the teeth dissolves and x-rays are the only thing that can tell us which technique is appropriate to remove the tooth.
Each patient has:
-general anaesthetic monitored by a registered veterinary nurse
-dental chart completed listing missing or fractured teeth, tartar and gingivitis, any pockets in the gum
-dental x-rays to assess roots and bone loss
-removal of diseased teeth with pain relief and local anaesthetic nerve blocks to reduce discomfort
-scale and polish to remove any soft plaque or hard tartar
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