Dentistry services
Your pet deserves to live a long, healthy life, and we understand that maintaining a healthy mouth is vital! A thorough examination of your pet’s teeth and gums will help determine if there are any dental issues. This is an excellent form of preventative care.
Comprehensive dental care
At Fishtown Animal Hospital, we offer comprehensive dentistry services for your loved one, including routine checkups and dental cleanings.
Our Dentistry Services
- Thorough dental examinations
- Dental x-rays
- Comprehensive dental cleanings and polishing
- Minor oral surgery (tooth extractions, removal of oral tumors, etc.)
- Comprehensive pain management
- Monitored general anesthesia
Effective dental care requires your pet to be under anesthesia during the dental procedure. The use of anesthesia allows us to observe, evaluate, and clean all surfaces of the teeth, probe the gum line for pockets, and obtain x-rays to screen for problems below the gum line.
Dental disease can also lead to systemic health problems in dogs and cats, including heart disease and kidney disease. Fortunately, this can be easily prevented by regular dental examinations, home care, and regular dental cleanings.
Signs of poor dental health
There are a few ways to tell if your pet is suffering from poor dental health, including:
- Bad breath
- Visible tartar on the teeth
- Swelling under the eyes
- Red, irritated, swollen, or bleeding gums
- Loose or missing teeth
- Difficulty eating
- Discharge from the nose
- Drooling or excessive salivation
- Pawing at the teeth or mouth
- Discoloration or staining of the teeth
- Weight loss or loss of appetite
