Dentistry
Sneads Ferry Pet Dentist
Just like humans, pets benefit from clean teeth. In fact, good dental care is an essential part of keeping your pet healthy. Pet dentistry helps maintain a healthy mouth by removing plaque, tartar, and disease-causing bacteria that can lead to gum disease and other serious health issues. Regular brushing and professional cleanings are necessary to ensure your pet’s teeth remain in optimal condition.
At All Pets Animal Hospital, our friendly pet dentist in Sneads Ferry, NC offers a full suite of services to dogs, cats, small mammals, and reptiles. We are prepared to perform thorough cleanings that access areas you cannot get to at home. Our office’s use of dental radiographs allows us to fully evaluate the needs of your pet and catch and address small problems before they become larger health concerns. Should we detect an issue that needs addressing, we are ready to facilitate filings, adjustments, extractions, or repairs of your pet’s teeth. Protecting your pet’s oral hygiene is our top priority, and we are committed to helping ensure they stay happy and healthy in the years to come.
If you do not remember the last time your pet had a professional dental cleaning, it is probably time to schedule an appointment. Call (910) 327-1100 or contact our office online today.
The Importance of Maintaining Good Oral Hygiene for Your Pet
How Can I Care for My Pet’s Oral Hygiene at Home?
While annual professional cleanings are an important part of maintaining good oral hygiene for your pet, you should also be caring for their teeth at home. Brushing your pet’s teeth twice a day is ideal, but three times a week is the bare minimum. You should use a toothbrush with soft bristles and pet enzymatic toothpaste. Keep in mind that your pet may be resistant to teeth brushing at first, so be patient and try to get them in the habit of enjoying the activity. Dental wipes can help ease a younger pet into accepting regular brushing.
Home brushing is not always practical, but other home dental remedies are available. Oral rinses can be directly applied to your pet’s gums. You can also try using a water additive that your pet is unlikely to notice if a direct application is not feasible or convenient. Oral chews can also reduce bad breath, plaque and tartar buildup, and gum problems for many pets.
Even consistent, rigorous home pet dental care cannot replace professional cleanings conducted by a veterinary dentist. Our pet dentist in Sneads Ferry, NC can help you create an oral hygiene home treatment plan specific to your pet in addition to annual checkups.
Do Ferrets or Reptiles Need Dental Care?
Most pet owners understand that dogs and cats need regular dental care, but what are less typical, more exotic animals? Ferrets’ teeth and gums can accumulate plaque and tartar just like other small mammals. Their teeth are also prone to fracturing after chewing on hard or stiff objects, such as rocks. A fractured tooth is more likely to become seriously infected. Some reptiles, including bearded dragon lizards, also need dental cleanings to mitigate the inevitable buildup of tartar and plaque.
Dental cleanings of ferrets and reptiles must generally be conducted while these animals are under anesthesia. Our staff at All Pets Animal Hospital is familiar with how to safely conduct these highly specific procedures and will do blood testing to ensure anesthesia is safe for your pet.
Signs of a Pet Dental Problem or Emergency
Many dental issues in pets can be avoided through proactive and routine oral hygienic care. However, it is still important to be aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a dental emergency, especially if you do not regularly engage in home dental care or it has been a year or more since your pet’s last professional cleaning.
Do not wait to get in touch with our pet dentist in Sneads Ferry, NC if you notice any of the following symptoms in your pet:
- Extremely bad breath
- Discolored teeth
- Sustained loss of appetite
- Excessive drooling
- Unusual chewing patterns
- Extra visible teeth
- Bleeding from the mouth
- Swelling around the mouth
Neglecting your pet’s oral hygiene can lead to serious health consequences. If you have questions or concerns about your pet’s dental care or need to schedule a cleaning, we encourage you to call (910) 327-1100 or contact us online to schedule an appointment.
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