Pet Dentistry

at Gardens Animal Hospital

Caring for your pet’s teeth is a top priority for their overall wellness, and at Gardens Animal Hospital, we offer anesthetic pet dentistry and non-anesthetic pet dentistry in our state-of-the-art dental suite. From routine pet dental cleanings to performing extractions and managing advanced dental disease, we have the experience and expertise to perform all of your dog or cat’s dental needs in a calm and comforting atmosphere.

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Dental Services

Gardens Animal Hospital offers complete care for your pet’s dental health, from regular cleanings to extractions and even surgical dental procedures. Our team of board-certified veterinary dentists and veterinary anesthesiologists perform all of our pet dentistry services in our state-of-the-art dental suite.

Pet Dental Cleaning

Regular dental cleaning is one of the best ways to monitor and improve your pet’s health. Our annual pet dental cleaning service includes a thorough evaluation of your pet’s dental health, including full-mouth dental x-rays as well as a complete cleaning. During our routine pet dental cleaning, our pet dentist will remove plaque and tartar buildup, address discoloration, complete a full gum cleaning and apply fluoride to protect the teeth. Regular dental cleanings help eliminate the potential for gum disease, helps catch tooth and gum issues before they become a problem, and freshens your pet’s breath, too!

Digital Full-Mouth X-Rays

At Gardens Animal Hospital, we have 2 on-site digital x-ray machines so we can get real-time insights into your pet’s dental health. Every cleaning comes with full-mouth dental x-rays so we can ensure your pet’s teeth are healthy beyond the gumline. Digital pet dental x-rays can reveal problems that we can’t see, and gives us the opportunity to address issues before they become a problem to make real-time decisions to positively affect your pet’s dental and overall health. As another benefit, our digital dental x-ray technology delivers less radiation than with traditional film x-rays, so you can feel comfortable that your pet is not exposed to unnecessary levels of radiation!

Pet Tooth Extraction

When a tooth is damaged, infected, or causing pain for your pet, we recommend tooth extraction. This involves removing the tooth and suturing the gumline, ensuring there is no leftover debris so your pet can make a full and comfortable recovery following their pet dentistry procedure.

Advanced Dental Disease

Pet dental disease can include gingivitis, periodontal disease, and tooth decay, just to name a few. Addressing the disease and treating it is the best way to avoid more serious problems, like bacteria entering the bloodstream, or other serious side effects that may affect their heart, kidneys, lungs, and liver. A thorough dental diagnostic appointment with our veterinary dentist will help determine if your pet is suffering from advanced dental disease. From there, we will offer solutions to help manage the disease and improve your pet’s dental, and overall health.

Pet Dental Surgery

Pet dental surgery may be necessary for a whole host of issues, some more severe than others, but all requiring a surgical approach. The reason for this distinction is that dogs and cats require sedation for all dental procedures, so most dental procedures are addressed in a surgical manner, performed by a board-certified veterinary dentist and veterinary anesthesiologist. At Gardens Animal Hospital, we specialize in pet dental surgery to address issues such as broken teeth, gum disease, tumors, abscesses, gum inflammation, cavities, tooth decay, impacted teeth, and jaw problems, like dislocation.

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Why is Dental Care So Important for Your Pet's Overall Health?

Tooth and gum health is as important to pets as it is to humans since the very same dental ailments that can affect us can also impact your pet. If your pet suffers from poor dental hygiene, it can lead to problems beyond the mouth since unmitigated bacteria that starts in the gumline can lead to a system-wide bacterial infection, impacting the heart, kidneys, lungs, and liver. When dogs and cats do not have regular teeth cleanings, it can lead to problems like gum disease, tooth decay, abscesses, and other health issues.

What often surprises pet owners is that even when dogs or cats are suffering with a tooth problem, they may not show it in their behavior, making it difficult to know if they’re suffering from tooth or gum issues to begin with.

This is why regular, annual pet dental cleanings for your dog or cat are so important to their overall health. During a pet dental cleaning, our veterinary dentist will examine the whole health of your pet’s mouth, including the teeth, tongue, gums, and lips. A routine cleaning begins with a full-mouth digital x-ray and includes plaque and tartar removal, an extensive gum cleaning, and is finished with a fluoride treatment to help protect teeth and gums.

Frequently Asked

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How Often Should My Pet Get a Dental Cleaning?

At Gardens Animal Hospital, we recommend an annual pet dental cleaning for your cat or dog. This is a great approach to help keep your pet’s mouth healthy for a lifetime, and allows us to regularly check for any issues that may arise – sometimes beyond just their dental health. Between annual pet dentistry cleanings, you can protect the dental health of your pet by brushing their teeth regularly, providing them with dental chews and toys designed to help clean their teeth, and feed them a healthy, balanced diet that’s ideal for their age and breed.

How Will I Know if My Pet Has A Dental Issue?

Many pets who are experiencing tooth and gum issues don’t exhibit symptoms of pain or distress. However, you may notice your pet suddenly has bad breath, is pawing at the mouth, is drooling excessively, has a loss of appetite, has swollen or bleeding gums, or visible tooth damage. If you recognize any of these signs, bring your dog or cat in immediately for a dental evaluation and digital pet x-rays to determine if they are suffering from a serious dental issue.

Does Pet Insurance Cover Dental Cleanings?

The exact coverage from your pet insurance for pet dentistry cleanings and pet dental procedures is determined by your unique policy. Many pet insurance plans do not cover preventative care, such as teeth cleanings, but it may be an optional add-on to your policy through a wellness plan. To know if your pet’s dental cleanings are covered by pet insurance, we will review your exact pet insurance policy in advance of your pet’s dental cleaning and let you know if there is any coverage to offset the cost, then determine what your cost will be.

“I have been going to the vet clinic for over 10 years now I have three Min Pin . This office has treated my three dogs with such great care & love. This is the first time for me writing a review for this vets office because they took such good care of my middle dog bear. My husband and I were extremely nervous about bear having surgery for his dental. The doctor came in and made sure that everything will be OK and that he was in great hands …and sure enough bear was in great hands. My dog bear is back to his normal self and we are in such relief, everything went excellent . I highly recommend this vets office. The office kept in full contact with us while Bear was in surgery which was also comfort for us. The whole office is great.”

"We absolutely love Gardens Animal Hospital for all 3 of our pups. I especially love how they take you to a room immediately upon entering the building. This ensures no doggy arguments and lets my dog feel more comfortable. Dr. Ciucci is so loving and knowledgeable. Besides routine care, we have had knee surgery on one pup, and sedated teeth cleaning on another. Always feel confident and comfortable when leaving them in their care. Highly recommend!"

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