Imagine if you never brushed your teeth or had them cleaned. Pretty frightening, right? Things would eventually start to go very, very bad inside your mouth: teeth would rot and decay, gums would become inflamed and infected. Bacteria from those rotting teeth would eventually travel into your bloodstream and could cause other serious health problems. And we haven’t even mentioned the daily, debilitating pain.
It’s the same scenario for your dog or cat. While some people might have a hard time brushing their pet’s teeth or hesitate taking them for a dental cleaning, by age four, most of dogs and cats have some evidence of periodontal disease. Periodic dental exams are performed during an annual examination. Dental cleanings are preformed under general anesthesia and a proper estimate will be provided after your pet’s examination. Rockaway Beach Veterinary Services offers complete pet oral health services, including:
- Pet Dental exams
- Annual pet dental cleanings
- Dental X-rays
- Extractions