Cat and Dog Teeth Cleaning In White Plains, NY
It’s never too late to begin a teeth cleaning regimen for your pet. Our cat and dog teeth cleaning services in White Plains, NY benefit not only your pet's oral health but their complete, systemic health as well. This means that in addition to having a healthier mouth, your pet will have a healthier body, too! Oral infections can, over time, become advanced enough to affect other organs in the body and make pets very sick. If we suspect your pet has any dental issues, we will recommend treatment to eliminate the infection and give them a better quality of life.
How We Look for Dental Disease in Your Pet
Dental disease is a common but preventable condition that causes gum recession, tooth decay, and tooth loss. At its most advanced stage, dental disease can also result in heart, liver, or kidney disease.
Some physical signs of dental disease we try to check for include:
- Swollen gums (gingivitis)
- Receding gums
- Bad breath
- Brown/yellow residue along the gum line
- Swelling of the face
Routine Checkups are Vital to Stopping Dental Disease
Most dogs and cats do not show outward signs of discomfort when suffering from dental disease. Often, clinical signs may not become apparent until the disease is far advanced and debilitating. This is where yearly exams are critical. When we see your pet for a checkup, we’ll look at their teeth and gums and let you know if we see any problems developing. From there, we can help you schedule a cat or dog teeth cleaning appointment.
About Our Pet Teeth Cleaning Services in White Plains, NY
Our White Plains team regularly performs cat and dog teeth cleanings to treat and prevent dental disease. All cleanings must be performed with your pet under anesthesia for greater safety, and to allow for more precision from our technicians and veterinarian. We also take every precaution to ensure that the procedure is safe and comfortable for your pet.
Services performed during teeth cleaning appointments include:
- A full oral exam of your pet’s mouth to check the teeth and gums for signs of disease.
- Full-mouth dental X-rays to look for evidence of disease below the gum line.
- Carefully scaling each tooth with our dental equipment to remove plaque, tartar, and calculus.
- Polishing the tooth enamel to remove abrasions and reduce plaque buildup between cleanings.
Managing Your Pet's Teeth Cleaning at Home
The best teeth cleaning routine for your pet should include daily at-home treatment. Teeth brushing is one of the most effective deterrents against plaque and tartar, and can extend the amount of time between each teeth cleaning appointment.
If brushing your pet’s teeth proves difficult, you are more than welcome to ask us for help and for other dental care options to try. Simply call our office at (914) 946-0558 for more information!