Pet Dentistry

Dentistry

For humans, regular dental care is an everyday part of maintaining health and wellness. This includes brushing and flossing at home as well as routine visits to your dental care professional. But for most of our pets, dental care is the farthest thing from our minds. Paradise Animal Hospital in Augusta wants you to know that for your four-legged family members, their teeth are important not only for eating, communicating, and self-defense but also as their primary way of handling objects and interacting with the world around them.

Dental services we provide:

• Dental cleanings
• Dental extractions

Why Pet Dental Care Matters

Humans are very keen on washing our hands. Why? Because our hands are our primary tools for handling objects and dealing with the world around us. Imagine how much more seriously you might take your dental health if you were in your pet’s position. Dogs and cats face a particularly high risk of damaging their teeth and developing a tooth infection since they use their mouths to manipulate objects. Sadly, dog teeth cleaning is one of the last things on the minds of most pet owners.

The Signs of Tooth Pain or Dental Disease in Pets

While many animals, cats especially, will tend to try to hide their pain or simply cannot express oral pain as easily as humans, they do have ways of letting us know when they are experiencing tooth pain or some other oral health problem. An animal may eat less frequently or eat more slowly and carefully than normal. If the pain is severe enough, the animal may paw at their mouth or whine in response to the pain. Particularly bad breath is often a sign that an animal has an infection in a tooth or the gums.

With most dogs, checking their teeth at home is fairly simple. We can move their lips and wait until they open their mouth to get a look at their teeth. Cats are more difficult, but it can be done. The best way to check your pet for oral health problems is to have regular dental checkups with your veterinarian.

How Paradise Animal Hospital in Augusta, GA Can Help

The animal dental professionals at Paradise Animal Hospital are trained and experienced in spotting the signs of dental distress in animals. Our caring staff will inspect your pet for gum disease, tooth or gum infections, and any other oral health problems your best friend may have. To learn more about your pet’s oral health needs, call us today at 706-860-4544. Our animal care experts are here to help.