A healthy smile goes far beyond fresh breath, as strong teeth and healthy gums are key to your pet’s comfort, longevity, and overall wellness. Left untreated, dental disease can cause chronic pain and allow bacteria to spread to the heart, liver, and kidneys. Because good oral hygiene is so important to your pet’s overall well-being, our Corryton animal hospital offers comprehensive dental care services for cats and dogs, including teeth cleanings, digital X-rays, and extractions when necessary. Even if your pet isn’t showing obvious signs, routine dental care is one of the most important ways you can protect them from hidden pain and long-term health problems.
Our veterinary dental cleanings go far beyond what can be done at home. Using specialized tools, we carefully remove plaque and tartar from every tooth surface, including below the gumline where much of the tooth structure hides. This thorough approach helps prevent painful infections and protects your pet’s overall health.
Many dental problems hide where the eye can’t see: beneath the gums or inside the tooth. Digital X-rays give us a clear picture of your pet’s mouth, allowing us to identify root fractures, abscesses, and bone loss early, before they cause serious complications.
When a tooth is too damaged to save, extraction may be the best way to restore comfort and stop infection from spreading. Our team performs extractions with precision and provides effective pain relief to ensure your pet is safe and comfortable throughout recovery.
Most pets benefit from yearly cleanings, but small breeds, brachycephalic pets, and those with a history of dental problems may need more frequent care.
Not at all. Persistent bad breath is usually one of the earliest signs of dental disease, and it should never be ignored.
No. Non-anesthetic cleanings only scrape visible tartar and miss the root of the problem under the gums. Anesthesia ensures a thorough, safe, and stress-free procedure.
Yes. In fact, senior pets often need dental care the most. We perform pre-anesthetic testing to make sure the procedure is as safe as possible for them.
Keep an eye out for red gums, bleeding, bad breath, changes in chewing, or reluctance to eat. If you notice these symptoms, call us—we’ll help before the problem gets worse.
