Veterinary Dentistry in Lexington

Keep Your Pet Smiling for Years to Come

Your pet’s oral health is just as important to their overall health and wellbeing as the rest of their body. Oral health is easy to forget about, even for the most devoted pet parents. At North Davidson, we support your pet’s oral health with a broad range of dental services, from cleanings to extractions. Our Lexington veterinary team will help you keep your pet’s teeth sparkling!

During your pet’s annual wellness exam, our veterinarians will examine your pet’s mouth as part of their overall physical exam. We’ll be able to determine whether your pet needs advanced oral care. We’ll be with you every step of the way to a healthy, happy smile for your pet.

Keep on top of your pet’s oral health with regular wellness exams. Call (336) 731-6978 or contact us online to schedule your next appointment at North Davidson.

Periodontal Disease: What It Is & How It Affects Your Pet

The most common disease afflicting cats and dogs is periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a dental disease that arises from an excessive buildup of plaque on your pet’s teeth. Like humans, pets can experience plaque buildup if their teeth aren’t brushed regularly. Plaque is a bacterial film that hardens on the teeth when it dies, providing additional surface area for even more plaque to accumulate.

Because many pets don’t have their teeth brushed regularly, the progression of plaque buildup can begin to cause health issues, especially once the plaque moves below the gumline. At this point, only a professional dental cleaning under anesthesia can properly and completely remove the plaque from your pet’s teeth.

If your pet is exhibiting any combination of the below symptoms, it could be a sign of periodontal disease:

• Unusually smelly or stinky breath
• Difficulty or avoiding eating
• Bloody saliva or blood in your pet’s water dish
• Excessive drooling
• Loose or missing teeth

Dental Cleaning at North Davidson

When your pet needs a professional dental cleaning, the Lexington veterinarians at North Davidson are here to help. We have a fully equipped surgical suite to accommodate your pet and ensure that they are carefully monitored throughout the procedure.

Dental cleaning for pets looks very similar to dental cleaning for humans, with the exception that your pet will be placed under general anesthesia. Once your pet is safely asleep, we’ll use tools similar to those used by human dentists to scale and polish your pet’s teeth, completely removing plaque buildup. After your pet’s teeth are clean, we’ll apply an anti-plaque treatment to their teeth to deter future buildup.

After your pet’s dental cleaning, our veterinarians will help you learn how to care for your pet’s teeth at home. Maintenance is the key to your pet’s ongoing oral health! Our goal is always to keep your pet happy and healthy for many years to come.

Schedule Your Pet's Dental Cleaning

Routine dental care for your pet offers various benefits, including the prevention of periodontal disease, which can lead to pain and tooth loss. It also helps maintain overall health by reducing the risk of systemic infections. Regular dental cleanings can ensure fresh breath, prevent oral discomfort, and contribute to your pet's improved quality of life. Call to schedule your dog or cat's dental cleaning in Lexington today.

If you have questions about our Lexington dental services, please don’t hesitate to call (336) 731-6978 or contact us online.