Cat Dentistry
Focusing Specifically on Feline Dental Care
We believe that one of the most important aspects of feline health is the attention to dental care. Dental disease is the most common problem we see in our daily practice. Poor oral health leads to bad breath, infections, heart disease, and chronic pain.
Cat Dentistry
Focusing Specifically on Feline Dental Care
We believe that one of the most important aspects of feline health is the attention to dental care. Dental disease is the most common problem we see in our daily practice. Poor oral health leads to bad breath, infections, heart disease, and chronic pain.
Feline Dental Care
We Exclusively Provide Feline Care and Have Seen Cases of Every Kind
A clean and healthy mouth can enhance and lengthen the life of your cat. Studies show that 70% of all cats over the age of three have dental disease.
Proper full dentistry requires general anesthesia. We take great pride in making anesthesia as safe as possible. Dental patients have IV catheters and fluids to provide support for their hydration and blood pressure. We closely monitor heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen concentration for the duration of the procedure.
Young animals with healthy teeth and a mild tartar buildup may only need a routine dental cleaning. Those with more disease require dental x-rays to properly assess the teeth. We have a digital dental x-ray system that allows us to view films immediately, and therefore, shorten your cat’s time under anesthesia. Most dental disease is present below the gum line and cannot be evaluated without anesthesia and x-rays.
To maintain dental health, we carry a variety of home dental care products that help prevent tartar buildup and gingivitis. These include dental food and treats, dental wipes, rinses, and toothpaste.
Oral Exam
Dental Cleaning
Extractions
The Cat Care Clinic provides the following dental services by appointment:
Maintain your cat’s dental health and schedule an examination today.
There are many important steps to feline dentistry.
During a full dental procedure:
- Your cat’s mouth is examined
- X-rays of the teeth are taken and reviewed
- Each tooth is probed
- Problem teeth are identified
- Antibiotics and pain relievers are administered if needed
- Teeth are hand- and ultrasonically-scaled
- Diseased teeth are extracted
- Periodontal pockets may be filled with a special antibiotic paste
- The mouth is flushed with an antiseptic
- The teeth are polished
Dental procedures are performed by our veterinarians working with specially trained Registered Veterinary Technicians.
