AGAH Dentals

Dental Proceedures

** To determine a cost-estimate for dental cleanings/extractions, a
pre-surgical exam is required to determine how in-depth the proceedure will be. **

Prevention of dental disease should be included as part of your pet's overall preventative medicine program, just like vaccinations. Imagine what would happen if you didn't brush your teeth regularly or visit the dentist twice a year. The same applies to your pet's teeth. Regular dental care is just as important for your pet as it is for you. Did you know that periodontal disease is the most common infectious disease in both dogs and cats? In fact, 85% of adult pets have some form of periodontal disease. If left untreated, that can mean pain, bad breath and/or tooth loss for your pet. Chronic infection in the oral cavity can spread harmful bacteria to the bloodstream and infect the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys. One milligram of plaque alone contains over 1 trillion bacteria--bacteria that can cause disease. Fortunately, most periodontal disease can be prevented by daily plaque removal and regular veterinary dental cleanings.

Pictured below you can see the benefits of regular dental cleanings:
(below the photos are some important keys to successful home dental care)

Keys to Successful Home Care:

Choose a program with the best chance of success-chews, rinses or brushing, along or in combination. Whatever method you use, to establish a habit, start out slowly and be consistent.

Daily tooth brushing requires training, just like "sit" "stay" and "come." First, select a convenient time when you and your pet are both relaxed. For the first few days, simply hold your pet as you normally do when petting him/her. Gently stroke the outside of your pet's cheeks with your finger for a minute or two. Then, after a few days, let your pet sample the C.E.T. toothpaste flavor. Soon, they'll consider it a treat. Next, introduce your pet to a C.E.T. Toothbrish or Fingerbrush. Place a small amount of C.E.T. Toothpaste on the brush and gently brush one tooth with a slow, circular motion. Gradually increase the number of teeth brushed until you've built up to 30 seconds of brushing per side. It is important to reqard your pet with a healthy treat and planty of praise after every step of this process. Soon, both you and your pet will look forward to the time you spend together during this important health care procedure.

As with any other routine, it's best to begin a dental care program when pets are young puppies or kittens. Follow-up your daily home care with regular, complete dental cleanings each year by your veterinarian.

For more information about pet dental health and products, consult your veterinarian. Ask how you can get on the path to better pet dental health. Your pet will love you longer for it!!