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WHAT'S NEW
THE 2024 DENTAL SPECIAL IS UNDERWAY
20% OFF TEETH-CLEANING, PRE-ANESTHETIC LAB WORK, AND EXTRACTIONS
DENTAL X-RAYS NOW INCLUDED DON'T MISS OUT CLICK HERE FOR PRICING YOU MUST SIGN UP BY MARCH 15TH, TO GET THE DISCOUNT
CALL NOW: 310-391-6741
20% OFF PRE-DENTAL LABWORK, GENERAL ANESTHESIA AND TEETH CLEANING mini panels for younger pets complete blood panel/urinalysis for older pets heart disease screening blood test when appropriate (Now recommended for all cats and all senior pets) GENERAL ANESTHESIA INCLUDING: intravenous fluids pulse oximetry EKG blood pressure monitoring dedicated anesthesia technician throughout the procedure DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY (X-RAYS) Teeth are imaged to assess root structure, bone attachment, or positioning SIX STEP TEETH CLEANING ultrasonic and hand scaling periodontal pocket measurement root planing as needed polishing disinfection and Oravet® gel application complete dental chart CATS RECEIVE A SAMPLE BAG OF ROYAL CANIN DENTAL DIET DOGS RECEIVE A SAMPLE OF THREE ORAVET DENTAL CHEWS
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FLIP THE LIP: CONSIDERING YOUR PET'S TEETH
WHAT'S INVOLVED IN TEETH CLEANING AND WHY IS GENERAL ANESTHESIA NEEDED?
To properly clean the pet's mouth, full access to all the teeth is needed. The pet will need to allow very delicate exploration under the gum line with pointed instruments, flushing with water, and the sound of the ultrasonic scaler and low speed polisher, just as you do when you see your own dentist. Unfortunately, we can't simply explain this to your dog or cat and expect them to hold their mouth open and allow this kind of manipulation. General anesthesia allows for painless extraction of rotten teeth, fear-free cleaning and polishing, and thorough examination and cleaning of each individual tooth. Here are the six steps involved in professional cleaning:
General anesthesia is performed with intravenous fluid support, a dedicated anesthesia monitoring technicians, a custom protocol for each patient based on individual blood test and examination results. Respect anesthesia but do not fear it. Do not allow your pet's mouth to become painful or infected because you fear it. Still worried? Read what the AVMA says: www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/Whenyourpetneedsanesthesia.aspx Pets are thoroughly evaluated and screened for potential anesthetic risks. Dentistry is a low risk/high benefit procedure which we perform routinely on pets of all ages.
WHAT CAN I DO AT HOME TO MAINTAIN MY PET'S ORAL HEALTH Nothing works as well as brushing. The tooth brush picks out particles of food and debris from the gum line and cleans plaque off the tooth. If this is done at least three times weekly, a spectacular amount of tartar deposition can be completely prevented. Special brushes are made to fit the angles of the pet's mouth and special flavored tooth pastes are available. How to brush your pet's teeth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6S50BZU1D0
Most pets never get their teeth brushed with any regularity and that is unlikely to change.
As much as we wish our pets’ teeth could be easily brushed, it just never seems to work out that way and convenience becomes paramount.
HOME CARE FOR DOGS
ORAVET® DENTAL CHEWS This year’s dental special features Oravet® Dental Chews for dogs. This new product is sized specifically to fit in the dog’s mouth and is of a consistency that encourages rolling the treat around inside the mouth to cover all surfaces of the teeth. The product contains chlorophyll for breath freshening as well as a central area of delmopinol which not only removes plaque but prevents attachment of new plaque. For proper results, a treat is given daily. Partially eaten treats should be discarded. Chlorophyll can stain fabric so if your dog is a sloppy chewer, take care on where the chew is given.
Other chews are on the market and they are all helpful but these appear to have the most scientifically sophisticated approach to using a chew as a dental device.
For more information visit oravet.com
HOME CARE FOR CATS AND DOGS
ORAVET GEL Oravet also makes a gel (more like a wax) which can be applied weekly to the teeth (especially where the teeth meet the gum line) so as to prevent plaque attachment.
For more details visit oravet.com
DENTAL DIETS Several diet companies have created dental kibbles. These kibbles do not crack and shatter when chewed like normal dry foods do. Instead, dental kibbles crush around the tooth removing plaque as the tooth sinks into the kibble. Dental kibbles are inherently larger than regular food kibbles and can be mixed with regular food but the higher the proportion of dental kibbles, the better the results.
For more details on home care products, visit our periodontal disease library page.
HOW TO PAY EVEN LESS There are many pet insurance companies but most do not offer "Wellness coverage". Wellness coverage refers to services that are an expected part of pet ownership: vaccinations, flea/parasite protection products, microchipping, spay/neuter, and - yes - teeth cleaning. If you have been considering pet insurance and are looking for a plan that covers wellness expenses in addition to accident/illness insurance, this may be a good time to sign up and have the insurance company pay for your pet's dental care. To help compare policies that cover dentistry, please visit Pawlicy.com and choose the compare companies.
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