Dental Care

Dental disease causes a variety of health issues for both dogs and cats, including:

• Bacteria that may be released into the bloodstream

• Greater risks for kidney, liver and heart disease

• Severe pain

Both dogs and cats need regular dental cleanings as they increase both the length and quality of their life. Some benefits of regular dental cleanings include:

• The ability to chart and evalutate pet dental disease over a period of time

• Prevention of expensive and advanced pet dental procedures

• Less teeth extractions (pulling) for your pet

Soundside Animal Hospital's staff and licensed veterinarians are equipped with the latest technologies to make pet dental visits safe and easy. Some of these dental procedures include:

• Teeth cleaning and polishing

• Deciduous (pet baby teeth), Surgical and routine tooth extractions

• Full mouth teeth removal

• Use of radiosurgery or laser surgery for Gingival surgery

• Repair of Oronasal fistula

• Oral surgery for dogs or cats

• Mandibulectomy

• Jaw repair (fracture)