One of the top health problems affecting companion animals is dental disease. You can trust HVH with your pet’s mouth. We offer complete scaling under anesthesia, removing tartar on the tooth and under the gumline, polishing, antiseptic treatment, digital dental X-rays and tooth extractions. Our pain control procedures are extensive and involve pain medication before, during and after any dental procedures. Though your pet is under anesthesia, we even do nerve blocks prior to extractions to ensure the process is as trauma-free as possible.
Imagine what your mouth would feel like if you never brushed your teeth or went to the dentist. For many dogs and cats, this is a painful reality. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, more than 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have dental disease by the age of 3. Dental (or periodontal) disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem in pets.
Common signs of dental disease include:
- Yellow or brown buildup (tartar) on the teeth
- Red, swollen, or bleeding gums
- Bad breath
- Excessive drooling
- Changes in eating or chewing habits
- Pawing at the face
- Loose teeth
- Depression