Salem Reminds Owners Why Pet Dental Is So Important
It is often easy to overlook pet dental, but it is very important for an animal's overall health. We brush our teeth twice a day, floss, and go for checkups every six months. We should give the same attention and care to our pet's teeth. A veterinarian should check your pet's teeth and gums at least once a year. Not only will this give the veterinarian a chance to see if the teeth and gums are generally in good shape, but it will also alert the veterinarian to other potential health problems. Dental issues can be caused by an underlying health condition and poor dental health can also cause other health problems.
What Does a Pet Dental Exam Include?
When you bring our pet into our Winston-Salem veterinary office for a check-up, we will take a good look at your pet's oral health. We will start with an oral exam and then proceed with x-rays and a dental cleaning under anesthesia if recommended. A dental cleaning will remove plaque and tartar and polish the teeth. While under anesthesia, extractions can be performed if necessary. Keeping on top of pet dental will help your animal's overall health.
Dental Problems to Watch For
A pet dental check-up is necessary once a year but call our Winston-Salem veterinarian sooner if you see problems in your pet's mouth. Watch for bad breath, extra teeth or baby teeth that have not fallen out, bleeding in the mouth, discolored teeth that are covered in tartar, loose or broken teeth, swelling in the mouth, or reduced appetite. If your pet exhibits any of these symptoms and is irritable or begins acting funny, call us right away. There are a number of health issues that can cause pet dental problems, so our veterinarian should treat your pet immediately.
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