Non-Anesthetic Dental Cleaning And Polishing

Now Available at Canyon Hills!
Non-anesthetic dental cleaning and polishing: safe, painless, and cost-effective. After initial cleaning you can maintain your pet's teeth in excellent condition with cleanings every one to six months. This service is offered three times per month. Please call for an appointment.

Home Dental Care:

Cats and dogs, especially small breeds, are prone to dental disease. Even large breeds that eat entirely hard food can build up tartar. As tartar builds up, it leads to gingivitis (gum infection / inflammation), and eventually gingival recession (wearing away of gums), allowing root exposure and infection. Bone gradually erodes away from the root, with the tooth becoming loose and possibly lost. Tartar is also a source of bacteria that can lead to infections throughout the body (ie: bladder, liver, lungs, heart, etc.). Many new products are available to keep teeth and gums healthy. These work best after professional cleaning or before the dental disease is advanced. If there is already hard tartar build-up, these products may not be able to break it down and stop the progression of dental disease.

A combination of six steps is best preventive program:

1. Oravet Plaque Prevention Gel. Provides invisible barrier against bacteria-applied weekly at home.
2. T/D, Tartar Diet. Highly palatable, specially formulated food that resists crumbling, thus gently scrubbing the tooth surface removing debris. Either feed it exclusively, or give about 5-10 pieces daily as a treat or mixed with regular food.
3. CET Enzymatic chews. Beefhide chews for dogs and freeze dried fish treats for cats with enzymes to remove plaque and prevent build-up of harmful bacteria. Give your pet these treats every 1-2 days.
4. Greenies. High protein, low fat treats for dogs that help decrease the buildup of dental tartar & freshen breath. Treats are highly digestible. Not recommended for animals on low-protein diets or have food allergies to wheat. Give your pet these treats every 1-2 days.
5. Brushing. Using the finger brush, apply the special paste, hold your pet in your lap or sit with it on the floor and vigorously rub the outside surfaces of the teeth. If you start slow and make it enjoyable your pet will tolerate this well. Daily brushing is best, but even 3-5 times a week can help.
6. Professional cleaning & polishing. Non-anesthetic cleanings can be done on pets that do not have major gingivitis/infection/pain. Regular maintenance cleanings every few months yield great dental health for those pets resistance to at-home brushing. For pets with advanced dental problems, general anesthesia is required. d.