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Caring for your dog's teeth

If your dog:

  • Has bad breath
  • Has bad-smelling drool
  • Seems to have trouble eating kibble
  • Looks a little thinner than he/she used to
  • Leaves bloody drool on chew-toys
  • Has a swollen muzzle
  • Is chewing on things he/she wouldn’t normally chew on
  • Has been rubbing his face on things
  • Has tartar
  • Is missing or has chipped teeth
  • Vocalizes

Then he/she may need a dental.

Is a Dental Safe?
Does my Dog Need a Dental?
What Makes Dentals So Safe at Bradley Hills Animal
Hospital?

All hospitals are not created equal. In veterinary medicine, there is a wide variation of medical standards from hospital to hospital. Controlled, high standards are apparent if you look at the team and the anesthesia process (monitors, anesthesia types and post-dental recovery). It is our ultimate goal to make your pet safe, both physically and emotionally.

Safe Anesthesia link to A1

Intra-Op Monitors link to A2

Ventilator (Respirator)

One of the single most important pieces of technology that makes anesthesia safe in our hospital is our ventilator. In clinics without a ventilator, the animal breathes on its own, which can lead to the blood oxygen level dropping, which can be dangerous. Since our ventilator virtually eliminates this risk, the patient is much safer as a result.

Why Does My Dog Need a Dental?

Over the years, tartar starts to build up on your pet’s teeth. Along with the tartar comes bacteria and gingivitis (painful, inflamed gums). The gingivitis is likely to result in bleeding gums, which allows the bacteria to get into the bloodstream.

Recently, this process has been linked to a high percentage of a variety of serious diseases, including kidney, liver, and other infections and chronic disease. Routine dental cleanings can greatly reduce the chance of illness and lead to a healthier life for your pet.

Dental cleaning can prevent or reverse:

  • Bad breath
  • Painful gums
  • Tooth infections
  • Bad taste
  • Internal infections (kidneys, liver, lungs, oral or nasal cavity)

Results of a Dental Cleaning:

  • Healthy teeth and gums
  • Clean puppy kisses
  • Good health
  • Good breath