Dentistry

Looking after your pet’s mouth is a major part of their health care, ensuring they remain comfortable and pain-free.

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Signs of Dental Disease

If your pet has oral health problems, the most recognisable sign is bad breath. Listed below are other signs that could indicate your pet might be suffering a sore and painful mouth. If you notice any of the following, you should contact us for a complete examination.

  • Bad breath
  • Difficulty eating
  • Loose teeth or tooth loss
  • Pawing or rubbing the mouth
  • Bleeding gums
  • Yellow or brown tartar on the teeth
  • Dribbling

Dental disease in your dog or cat can affect more than just the teeth and mouth. If left untreated, bacteria may enter the bloodstream and infect organs such as the heart, liver, kidneys or spleen. Gingivitis is a common consequence of dental disease, and can result in red, swollen and tender gums that may cause your animal discomfort when eating or playing. Dental disease is unpleasant for the pet owner, and worse for the pet, with tooth pain and receding or bleeding gums affecting your pet’s behaviour and wellbeing.

Willoughby Veterinary Hospital - Dentistry
Willoughby Veterinary Hospital - Dentistry

Treatment of Dental Disease

Depending on the severity of your pet’s dental disease, we may either recommend proactive methods to stay ahead of Dental Disease (see below) or a dental scale and polish/procedure. If this is the case, our team can treat your pet onsite in our dedicated Dental Treatment Room.

Should your pet require a professional dental procedure to keep their mouth at its healthiest, we offer a dedicated Dental Treatment Room, including the latest Dental Xray equipment, to accurately diagnose and treat your pet.

Following their procedure, we will then work out a Treatment Plan to ensure your pet’s mouth stays clean, healthy and pain free.
After initial treatment, you are entitled to discounts on both dental products and subsequent scale and polish procedures performed within 12 months.

Stay Ahead of Dental Disease

Prevention is better than cure! Our focus is to stay ahead of Dental Disease, ensuring your pet’s mouth remains clean, healthy and pain free.

Diet

We recommend feeding a prescription diet specifically designed for dental care such as Hills T/D and Royal Canin Dental. These diets are purpose made to prolong the health of your pets teeth with the use of both mechanic and chemical properties. 

Brushing

This is the gold standard in prevention, which is why human dentists insist we brush every day! If your pet will allow it, tooth brushing is the single most effective way of controlling plaque. Be sure to use pet toothpaste and start slowly with a finger toothbrush, working up to a soft bristled brush.

Water Additives

Helps maintain healthy teeth and gums. Healthymouth™ is the only dental water additive to receive the Veterinary Oral Health Council® Seal of Acceptance for dogs and cats. With regular use, Healthymouth will reduce the severity of periodontal disease, slow progression of periodental disese in adult dogs and casts and improve even severe dental disease in senior pets.

Chewing

Effective chewing will push the plaque away from the teeth, similar to wiping the tooth’s surface clean. There is a vast range of commercial treat chews on the market which range in quality and effectiveness. We recommend choosing one that has been scientifically tested, such as Greenies.

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