Northwest Veterinary Hospital

Dental Care: Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment

The sooner you have dental problems treated by your veterinarian (and learn to care for it yourself), the sooner you and your pet can smile proudly! Schedule your pet's comprehensive oral health assessment now.

We promote oral health—from preventative dental work to radiography and extractions.

People brush their teeth twice a day. Our pets should be treated with the same respect. 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of dental disease by the age of three. If left untreated, this can progress to more serious issues such as heart, lung, and kidney disease. Fido’s dog breath and Tabby’s tuna breath should not be ignored.

Dental health necessitates regular professional cleaning, whether the mouth belongs to a person, a dog, a cat, a horse, or any other animal. Home tooth care is never perfect; tartar must be properly removed and the tooth surface polished and disinfected on a regular basis.

Comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment performed at the veterinarian’s office is similar to what humans receive at their dentist’s office:

  • Visible tartar is removed with instruments.
  • More delicate tartar deposits are removed from the gum line with different instruments.
  • Periodontal sockets are probed and measured to assess periodontal disease.
  • Radiographs (x-rays) are taken of all teeth to evaluate their stability at the invisible root level.
  • The roots are planed (meaning tartar is scraped from below the gum line) until the roots are smooth again.
  • The enamel is polished to remove any unevenness left by tartar removal.
  • The mouth is disinfected and possibly treated with a fluoride sealer or plaque repellent.
  • Professional notes are taken on a dental chart, noting abnormalities on each of the pet’s teeth.

Our facilities provide comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment services for patients of any SVA location. These include prophylaxis, examination of teeth and gums, polish and fluoride, sub-gingival curettage, root planning, therapeutic periodontal treatments, dental radiology, root canals (Northwest Veterinary Hospital only), and dental extractions.

Northwest Veterinary Hospital

Monday
8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Sunday
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Call/Text: 206-545-4255
Fax: 206-545-4205