Pet Dental Cleaning
A pet dental cleaning (dental prophylaxis) is a professional cleaning procedure performed under anesthesia to remove plaque, tartar, and bacteria from a pet's teeth and below the gumline.
Definition
A pet dental cleaning (dental prophylaxis) is a professional cleaning procedure performed under anesthesia to remove plaque, tartar, and bacteria from a pet's teeth and below the gumline.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
Dental disease is the most common health problem in dogs and cats, affecting over 80% of pets by age 3. Unlike human dentistry, veterinary dental cleanings require general anesthesia to safely access all surfaces of every tooth, perform thorough subgingival cleaning, take dental X-rays, and address any extractions needed. A complete dental includes pre-anesthetic bloodwork, anesthesia monitoring, full-mouth radiographs, scaling and polishing above and below the gumline, and a fluoride treatment. Untreated dental disease can cause pain, tooth loss, and bacteria entering the bloodstream affecting the heart, kidneys, and liver.
Calls & Questions
What Patients Ask
Common phone questions about pet dental cleaning — and how Front Desk handles scheduling and call routing automatically.
Common Patient Questions
- 1Why does my pet need anesthesia for a cleaning?
- 2How much does a dental cleaning cost?
- 3How often does my pet need a dental?
- 4What are signs of dental disease in pets?
How Front Desk Helps Your Practice
Front Desk answers questions about pet dental cleanings, provides pricing (noting that extractions are additional), describes pre-dental requirements like bloodwork, and schedules dental evaluations and procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about pet dental cleaning.
A pet dental cleaning (dental prophylaxis) is a professional cleaning procedure performed under anesthesia to remove plaque, tartar, and bacteria from a pet's teeth and below the gumline. Dental disease is the most common health problem in dogs and cats, affecting over 80% of pets by age 3. Unlike human dentistry, veterinary dental cleanings require general anesthesia to safely access all surfaces of every tooth, perform thorough subgingival cleaning, take dental X-rays, and address any extractions needed.
Your veterinary provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about pet dental cleanings, provides pricing (noting that extractions are additional), describes pre-dental requirements like bloodwork, and schedules dental evaluations and procedures.
Your veterinary provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about pet dental cleanings, provides pricing (noting that extractions are additional), describes pre-dental requirements like bloodwork, and schedules dental evaluations and procedures.
Your veterinary provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about pet dental cleanings, provides pricing (noting that extractions are additional), describes pre-dental requirements like bloodwork, and schedules dental evaluations and procedures.
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