Why Dental Care is Important
Regular dental care is as important for your animals as it is for you!
Routine dental prophylaxis (or cleaning) helps prevent dental disease in pets, just as it does in humans, by removing the plaque that harbors bacteria from the mouth. Gingivitis, or gum disease, not only causes discomfort in the mouth, but bacteria from the gum infection can travel through the bloodstream and damage other organs.
In many cases, owners are not aware when a pet has gum disease or other oral problems. Routine dental care – cleaning your pet’s teeth and performing a dental exam – helps us correct any dental problems before they have a negative effect on your pet’s health.