4630 Martin Road Cumming GA 30041

Phone:
770/887-1565

Fax:
770/781-4237
 

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Dental Care for Pets

We’ve recently purchased state of the art dental equipment, just like that used by human dentists. We now offer teeth cleaning and extractions for your pet.

We don’t clean pet’s teeth just to give them a pretty smile and fresh breath (although fresh breath is nice!). Because dogs & cats don’t brush & floss, tarter builds up on their teeth, leading to periodontal disease. That can progress to abscessed teeth, which are very painful, and may interfere with the pets’ ability to eat properly. The chronic low-grade infections that accompany periodontal disease often spread to other parts of the body, especially the bladder, kidneys, and heart valves. Pets can suffer from bladder infections and even kidney or heart failure. Research shows that pets will live two to three years longer if their teeth are cleaned when necessary.

Cleaning pets’ teeth requires general anesthesia. People, it seems, are the only species willing to sit still, with their mouths wide open for half an hour or forty-five minutes. While there is always some risk with anesthesia, it is very small compared to the risk of serious health problems from untreated periodontal disease. Bloodwork is required for middle aged and older pets prior to anesthesia, so that the safest drugs can be chosen. Antibiotics are prescribed before and after, to prevent the spread of bacteria from the mouth.

Cost generally will range between $100 and $200. If numerous teeth need to be pulled, costs can be slightly higher. For those owners who prefer to save bad teeth, we can refer you to a veterinary dentist for root canals and crowns.

Website maintained by:
Tracy Land, DVM

This page rev: 02/24/07