Dental Care Service: Importance of Pet Dental Cleanings
Do you brush your pet’s teeth regularly at home? If the answer is yes, then you have made a great start on looking after your pet’s teeth. Regular brushing is one of the most important things that you can do to help your pet to retain his teeth and protect him from the unpleasant effects and conditions associated with poor dental health. Nevertheless, many owners do not realize that there is another crucial aspect of their pet’s dental care that they need to fulfill – taking their fur baby for regular professional Pet Dental Cleanings.
At Grah Kingston, we are
providing quality Cat & Dog Dental Care Services. We
are known as one of the best dog dental vet clinics in Kingston open 7 days a
week.

What is professional pet
dental cleanings?
Pet dental cleaning at home takes
repetition, but even the most experienced owner and the relaxed pet may miss
important areas of the mouth when cleaning. A professional pet dental cleaning
is an opportunity for our pet dentist to do a total and completely clean
of every surface of your furry friend’s teeth and mouth and is the
only way to truly get her teeth clean.
The use of anesthetic in pet
dental cleanings
Most Pet Dentist recommend doing
professional pet dental cleanings while your pet is put to sleep using a general
anesthetic. This causes some concern for many owners, but the majority of
experts and veterinary professionals at Gardiners Road Animal Hospital agree
that the use of anesthesia makes the process much safer for pets. An animal who
is awake will scuffle to cooperate with the instructions of the veterinarian
and may not be able to hold her mouth open long enough or remain still for the
procedure to be carried out.
By restraining your fur baby, Grah
Kingston ensures that they can get the access needed to perform a thorough
clean, without causing distress to your pet. A general numbing also keeps your
pet perfectly still reducing the risks associated with the use of tools in the
cleaning process.

Finally, your furry friend is
asleep for the duration of the process, which will reduce the stress that he
feels. When he wakes up after the cleaning, you can shower him in love and
affection to reassure him. Don’t worry – your pet will be thoroughly assessed
to make sure that they are a suitable candidate for anesthesia before your pet
dental cleaning begins.
Why are professional pet
dental cleanings so important?
Dental problems can be just as sapping
for the furry members of your family as they can for humans. Pain or unpleasant
symptoms and the potential to affect your wider health are just some of the difficulties
experienced by pets with poor dental health.
Periodontal disease is the major
threat to your pet dental health, and most cats and dogs will display some
degree of the condition by the time they reach their third birthday. It is
caused by the buildup of plaque along the gum line, where it causes irritation
and eventually infection.

Periodontal disease is irreversible, but its
progression can be ceased with prompt treatment. Left untreated, it can cause
problems such as loss of gum tissue and jaw bone, which puts your pet’s teeth
at risk of falling out. Infections caused by periodontal disease can also
spread to other parts of the body through the bloodstream, including the major
organs such as the liver and heart.
By ensuring that your pet has
proper dental cleanings regularly (vets in Grah Kingston recommend cleaning
every 6-12 months depending on the condition of your pet’s teeth), you can help
prevent:
·
Periodontal disease
·
Pain and other debilitating symptoms
·
Tooth loss
·
Infections
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Problems with his general health
·
The need for invasive dental treatment
·
Expensive veterinary bills
You can also help ensure that
your pet lives a longer, happier life. Studies show that pets with good dental
health could live up to 5 years more than those with bad teeth.
Pet owners are welcome to visit
our Animal hospital in Kingston. We have
Pet Dentists with years of experience who have done their jobs in Cat Dentistry
and Dog Dentistry incredibly.