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Oral health · Dogs and cats
Dental disease is silent. It is not painless.
When it begins, there are no visible signs: animals mask discomfort by instinct. Yet once it sets in, it causes chronic pain, costs teeth, and can reach the heart, kidneys and liver. The good news: it can be detected, treated, and prevention starts at home.
Where to start?
Book a dental appointment
Online, or by phone during opening hours.
A sign worries me
Bad breath, tartar, red gums: what to watch for.
A treatment was recommended
What a procedure includes, and why.
A question before booking? Call us, we will walk you through it.
Understand
Dental disease, stage by stage
Also called periodontal disease, it is a bacterial infection of the gums, soft tissue and jawbone. It progresses through four stages: the earlier we act, the simpler it is.
Result of a complete dental cleaning: before and after.
Gingivitis
Bad breath, tartar buildup and slight redness of the gums. This is the best time to intervene.
Early periodontal disease
More pronounced bad breath, discolored teeth with tartar, redness of the gums.
Moderate periodontal disease
Very bad breath, heavy tartar especially on the molars, very red gums. The pet may chew on one side only.
Advanced periodontal disease
Severe halitosis and obvious signs of pain: reluctance to have the head touched or dropping kibble while chewing.
Gum disease is five times more common in pets than in humans, because of the composition of their saliva: a more alkaline mouth accelerates plaque formation.
Spot it
Signs to watch for
Your pet cannot tell you they are in pain. These warning signs can.
Inflammation or redness of the gums
Persistent bad breath
Discolored teeth or tartar buildup
Excessive drooling or blood in the saliva
Loss of appetite or weight loss
Difficulty chewing or eating
Loose or broken teeth
Reluctance to open the mouth
Lower energy, fewer interactions
Jaw fracture (advanced stage)
Risks to overall health
Untreated dental disease can reach vital organs through the bloodstream:
Heart disease
Kidney disease
Liver problems
The cause
Why pets are so vulnerable
Bacteria are the primary cause of periodontal disease, chiefly Actinomyces and Streptococcus. As soon as your pet eats, they break down food and saliva into a thick film on the teeth: plaque.
Plaque combines with minerals in saliva and hardens into tartar, which adheres firmly to the teeth and can only be removed by a professional.
In response to bacteria, the immune system sends white blood cells that release enzymes; these gradually degrade the gums, soft tissue and bone.
Dogs' and cats' mouths are more alkaline than ours, which accelerates plaque formation. This is why regular dental care is essential.
The treatment
What a dental procedure includes
A veterinary dental procedure is far more than a cleaning. Each element was chosen for the safety and effectiveness of care: this is also why it requires anesthesia, and why the cost is not that of a human cleaning.
Complete pre-operative exam
Detailed physical exam before any procedure: heart, lungs, temperature, lymph nodes. Your pet cannot tell us if they feel unwell; this exam detects a hidden problem that could complicate anesthesia.
Detects health problems before anesthesia
Pre-anesthetic blood panel
Complete analysis in our in-house lab: kidneys, liver, blood glucose, proteins. Anesthesia is filtered by the liver and kidneys; if these organs are weakened, it becomes risky. This panel lets us adapt the protocol.
Validates the ability to metabolize anesthesia
General anesthesia with continuous monitoring
Your pet is intubated and kept asleep with precisely dosed gas anesthesia. A technician continuously monitors ECG, oxygen, blood pressure and breathing. Intubation also protects the airway.
Maximum safety from start to finish
Intravenous fluid therapy
A catheter delivers fluids throughout the procedure and recovery. Anesthesia lowers blood pressure; fluids maintain good circulation to vital organs and speed up waking.
Stabilizes pressure, speeds recovery
Complete digital dental X-rays
High-resolution X-rays of every tooth, to see below the gum line. 60% of each tooth is invisible to the naked eye: without X-rays we would miss infections, abscesses or diseased teeth causing pain.
Reveals 60% of problems invisible to the eye
Scaling, polishing and LASER therapy
Ultrasonic scaling above and below the gum line, then polishing each tooth to smooth the enamel and slow plaque return. Therapeutic LASER reduces inflammation and pain, so your pet can eat comfortably that same evening.
Professional cleaning, LASER-accelerated healing
Our commitment to your pet
Every element of the plan was chosen to give your companion a high level of care and safety. A dental procedure is far more than a cleaning: it is an intervention that can add years of comfortable life and prevent serious health problems.
Let's take care of your pet's dental health
Contact us for a dental assessment. Our team will present a treatment plan adapted to your companion, with a cost estimate before any procedure.
Questions about dental care?
Costs, what happens, anesthesia, prevention at home: our dental FAQ answers in detail.