When is dental treatment necessary?
Prevention is of course better than cure. If your pet has tartar and the gums are red and inflamed, it may be wise to schedule dental treatment. If you notice one or more of the following problems with your pet, schedule a consultation to determine whether dental treatment is necessary:
- Persistent baby teeth
- Problems with chewing
- Excessive tartar
- Red and/or inflamed gums
- Loose elements
- Pain when eating or refusal to eat
- drooling
- Lump under eye or on jaw
With professional dental cleaning you prevent your dog from walking around with unnecessary pain in the mouth and you prevent further damage to the teeth.
How does dental treatment work?
For dental treatment, your pet must be put under anesthesia. Beforehand, it will be assessed whether your pet is fit enough for anesthesia by means of a clinical examination. If your pet is found to be healthy, your pet will be put under anesthesia by means of an injection. Then, with professional anesthesia equipment, your dog or cat will not notice anything and will sleep deeply during the treatment. The teeth will be cleaned professionally, just like at your own dentist, and if necessary, elements will be extracted. After the treatment, the animal will sleep it off at our practice and you can pick up your pet the same day. Depending on the treatment, medication will be prescribed for the days after.
What are the costs of dental treatment?
The costs depend on the animal (breed, weight, age and health) and the status of the teeth. A simple cleaning of a young healthy dog is cheaper than when (multiple) elements have to be extracted, or when a modified anesthesia is needed for a dog with a heart murmur, for example.
For more information, please contact us by phone and we can also give you a better estimate of the costs of dental treatment.
