While of the utmost importance for your pet's continued health and well-being, preventative dental cleanings (scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatment) comprise only a small part of our dentistry capabilities. For patients requiring more extensive dental treatments, we also offer dental x-rays, periodontal antibiotic gel insertion, crown amputation (feline), and dental extractions, including drill-assisted extractions and periodontal flap surgery (oral surgery) if necessary.

A relatively new weapon in our dental care arsenal is the Ora-Vet Dental Treatment. Ora-Vet gel is applied to dry, clean teeth at the time of the dental cleaning. After two weeks, you continue with the home care kit, applying a small amount of tasteless gel to the teeth at the gumline once weekly. This gel inhibits the formation of tartar and can cut down on the frequency of dental cleanings for your pet.

Every dental patient gets the same high standard of care, which includes:

• Customized drug protocols based on species, age, weight, and health status
• Individualized pain management plans
• Premedications to relieve stress and ease the transition to anesthetic induction
• Intravenous catheter to allow immediate venous access in the event of an anesthetic reaction
• Fluids to maintain blood pressure, hydration, and proper electrolyte balance
• Intubation and maintenance on oxygen and isoflurane gas
• Vital signs monitoring by a dedicated technician, including: 02 level, heart rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, fluid rate, capillary refill rate, temperature
• Thermal maintenance throughout surgery and in recovery using warm water circulating mats, warmed water bottles and blankets.

If needed, patients are put on a fluid pump to ensure the most accurate delivery of fluids throughout surgery and recovery