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Dentistry for dogs and cats.

Dental Care Dental care is a critical, yet often overlooked, part of keeping a pet healthy. Almost all pets—about 80%—develop dental disease within the first few years of life. This means you should implement a comprehensive oral health program for your furry pal the day you welcome them home. By staying on top of your pet’s oral health, you can help prevent painful gingivitis, tooth root abscesses, and loose, decaying teeth. Left untreated, oral bacteria can also travel throughout your pet’s body, attacking their heart, kidneys, and other organs.

Routine Dental Services All pets need regular oral exams to monitor their periodontal health and catch problems before they cause unnecessary pain and infection. We examine your pet’s oral cavity and dental health during every wellness exam, and our team will let you know when your pet is due for a professional dental cleaning. At Commonwealth Animal Care, we provide routine dental cleaning services, in addition to more advanced procedures, such as tooth extractions. You may wonder how a dental cleaning for your pet differs from your own. In truth, not much is different, except for the use of anesthesia. Since pets do not sit back and open wide for their oral exam and cleaning, anesthesia keeps them unaware and free from pain and anxiety throughout the entire procedure.  Veterinary Dental Care

Dental Cleanings Once your pet is safely anesthetized, our team examines the oral cavity to detect any problems hidden below the gumline. After assessing each entire tooth, we can create a customized treatment plan. We may need to only scale away plaque and tartar, and then polish away imperfections in the tooth enamel, or, diseased teeth may require extraction.  Although most pets require annual dental cleanings, some pets may need dental cleanings as frequently as twice per year to preserve their oral health, due to their dental anatomy or genetic predisposition. Dental Assesment

At-home dental care You wouldn’t visit your dentist twice a year and skip daily toothbrushing in between, and  neither should your pet. By pairing regular professional dental care with an at-home regimen, your four-legged friend will have a much healthier mouth. In addition to brushing your pet’s teeth daily, you can offer the following oral health products:
  • Dental chews and treats
  • A prescription dental diet
  • Oral rinses and wipes
  • Food and water additives

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When choosing dental products for your pet, search for the Veterinary Oral Health Council’s (VOHC) seal of acceptance. The VOHC awards their seal only to products that have been proven to slow plaque and tartar accumulation, thereby improving your pet’s oral health.

If your pet is due for a wellness exam, including an oral health assessment, contact us to schedule this important appointment.

Dental Products

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When choosing dental products for your pet, search for the Veterinary Oral Health Council’s (VOHC) seal of acceptance. The VOHC awards their seal only to products that have been proven to slow plaque and tartar accumulation, thereby improving your pet’s oral health.

If your pet is due for a wellness exam, including an oral health assessment, contact us to schedule this important appointment.

Dental Products