If you want to preserve your pet’s oral health, you need to keep an eye out for problems at home. We recommend routinely looking for signs of dental disease, such as:

• Bad breath
• Swollen gums
• Yellow or brown teeth
• Difficulty chewing

If you notice any of these signs, you’ll want to get your pet to the Affordable Animal Hospital Orange as quickly as possible so our veterinarians can treat the dental disease before it leads to bigger health problems.

When you arrive at our office for a dental exam and cleaning, our vet will begin with a basic assessment of your dog or cat’s mouth to determine the general condition. From there, we’ll administer anesthesia to sedate your pet and keep him comfortable throughout the procedure.

Once your pet is sedated, our vet will perform:

• A comprehensive oral exam
• X-rays to look for periodontal disease, broken teeth and infection
• Deep cleaning beneath the gum line to combat periodontal disease
• Professional scaling and polishing of your pet’s teeth to remove plaque and tartar