Quality Dog Dental Care for Overall Health
Dental disease ranks second on the list of the most undertreated wellness conditions in our furry friends, making it second only to obesity as the most missed opportunity to keep our dogs healthy and happy. Keeping your dog’s mouth healthy and pain-free will add years of quality life for your pet.
General-to-Advanced Care
At Cumming Veterinary Clinic, our high-speed, human-grade dental equipment allows us to perform a full range of dental services. We're capable of doing everything from routine dentistry that prevents problems, the repair of fractured teeth before they become diseased, to advanced care for dogs needing specialized extractions. If your dog has advanced dental disease or suffers from a painful condition called CUPS and requires full mouth extractions, our team is trained and here for you.
Along with our comprehensive cleanings under general anesthesia, we utilize digital dental x-rays to assist our team and dog parents in making informed decisions about their dog's oral health.
All dogs receive a thorough pre-surgical exam and lab work prior to anesthesia to minimize risks. If we identify a potential issue that we believe may increase your dog’s risk of a bad reaction to anesthesia, we will discuss it with you.
How Often Does My Dog Need a Dental Visit?
One size does not fit all when it comes to oral care, which is one reason why wellness visits are important—so we can perform a thorough visual examination and make an appropriate decision regarding frequency of dental care. Every pet under the care of Cumming Vet Clinic receives an oral exam as part of their overall wellness. We also consider your pet's breed, age, and how easy it is for you to brush or clean your dog’s teeth on your own. Annual dental visits are common for middle aged dogs, but some pets can go longer between professional cleanings. Certain breeds such as doxies, yorkies, or frenchies may require more frequent cleanings.
Keeping Your Dog’s Teeth Healthy Between Visits
Once we perform a professional dental cleaning, there are steps you can take to help delay the return of disease processes and space your cleanings farther apart. Brushing your dog's teeth once each week, for example, has the potential to postpone another professional cleaning by as much as a year. For those hard-to-brush dogs, there are products available to make the process easier. Nothing beats at-home brushing for promoting good dental health in dogs, and its low-cost! Education is an important component of veterinary dentistry. We discuss proper aftercare following every dental visit. It could save you money, and your dog will have a healthier mouth as a result.
Please contact us to schedule a comprehensive dental cleaning for your dog.