Your local vet will almost always have a look in your pet’s mouth as part of a routine examination, such as a vaccination. The most common sign of dental disease is bad breath, which you will notice at home and should mention to your vet. There is an 80% chance that if your pet is over three years of age, it will have some dental disease.

If your vet thinks the dental disease is severe enough to warrant treatment, she or he will recommend a ‘dental’. This is a cover-all word for an anaesthetic, oral examination, x-ray and treatment of your pet’s mouth.

It is likely (and preferred) that your own vet takes care of your pet. The name Sydney Pet Dentistry will probably not be mentioned, as your local vet can treat most dental problems. However, there are certain difficult conditions where your vet may suggest a referral or (just as valid) you would feel more comfortable with a second opinion. That is where we come in.