Category: Treatment Of Pet Dental Disease
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How Much Does a Pet Dental Cost?
The cost of a pet dental is one of the most common questions we are asked. Unfortunately, while we would all like a quick and easy answer, the cost can vary widely for many reasons. Here’s why. You Need A Good Look To Estimate The Cost If I rang my mechanic and asked how much…
Is a Pet Dental Procedure Too Much for My Old
As pets grow old, one of the things that is important to maintain is quality of life. If the teeth are severely infected or there is severe gingivitis and gum disease going on in the mouth, the quality of life is poor as the animal experiences discomfort and pain constantly. Older pets are more prone…
What is Involved in a Referral to Sydney Pet Dentistry?
Once the appointment is arranged things are pretty straight forward. Don’t feed your pet on the morning of the consultation in case general anaesthesia is required. If possible make sure your pet goes to the toilet beforehand as well. Aim to arrive approximately 10 mins prior to your scheduled appointment time so your details can…
What to Do if You See a Broken Pet Tooth
Broken dog teeth (and cat teeth) should be assessed by your vet as soon as they are noticed. If the fracture is fairly small and does not expose the pulp (living tissue inside the tooth) there is a reasonable chance the tooth will survive. However, such teeth should be monitored closely as infection through the…
Are There Any Guidelines Available for Providing Dental Services to
The Australian Veterinary Dental Society, a special interest group of the Australian Veterinary Association, has recently produced some guidelines to clarify to the profession and if necessary, to the public, what is considered to be a professionally performed dental examination and treatment in dogs and cats. These guidelines cover the both dental prophylaxis and treatment…
What to Do with Persistent Baby (Deciduous) Teeth
Dogs and cats have two sets of teeth, just like humans. The deciduous (baby) teeth are replaced by the permanent (adult) teeth between about 3-6 months of age. Sometimes the deciduous teeth do not fall out, which can lead to overcrowding, increased susceptibility to periodontal disease and abnormal positioning of the permanent teeth, sometimes with…
Guide to a Canine Dental or Feline Dental – The
Dog teeth cleaning (dog dental) and cat teeth cleaning (cat dental) can be rephrased as the physical removal of infection they are NOT cosmetic procedures. As the vast majority of our patients have existing dental disease that requires diagnosis and treatment, there is far more to canine dental and feline dental treatment than just cleaning…
Pet Root Canal Treatment? Why Consider Trying to Save Teeth
Extraction is a option for relieving pain and infection, and is therefore far more humane than allowing animals to suffer with a sore or unhealthy mouth. In many situations there are other treatment options available that can both relieve pain and infection, while preserving dental function. Pet cats and dogs can live happy, healthy lives…
Why Does Pet Dentistry Need to Be Performed Under Anaesthesia?
Pet dentistry is a tricky job! While human dentists can perform almost all procedures upon their patients without a general anaesthetic, proper oral examination and treatment in cats and dogs requires the patient to be fully anaesthetised. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, we can all appreciate that most pets are not good at…
