Dog dentistry in Sutton
The dental health of your dog is as vital as any other regular preventative care, according to Maven Vets, your neighbourhood pet dentists in Sutton. Dogs are susceptible to tartar accumulation, which can result in gum disease and dental damage, much like people.
The best course of action for maintaining proper dental hygiene is to brush your dog's teeth once or twice a day. In addition, we provide veterinary dental diets and items like liquids to add to their water to help prevent plaque buildup and halitosis, or foul breath. Our staff at Maven Vets will be pleased to help you with any enquiries you may have and to provide you advice on the best meals or items for your dog.
Signs of dental disease in dogs
Dogs can be excellent at concealing symptoms of tooth illness and discomfort. Some dogs with serious dental disease, such as tooth root infections, gingivitis (inflammation of the gums), and root exposure, will keep eating despite the fact that their symptoms are mild.
As a result, rather of having just one tooth pulled, a dog may have several teeth taken at once. cleaning your teeth won't be enough to remove plaque and tartar buildup. If it's already there, we suggest getting a scale and polish first, then cleaning your teeth to keep it from coming back.
All dental treatments in Sutton involve general anaesthesia; however, basic scaling and polishing to stop the progression of tooth disease is a far shorter anaesthetic process than performing many extractions.
Signs of poor dental health in dogs
- Bad breath (halitosis)
- Visible tartar build-up on teeth
- Red or inflamed gums (gingivitis)
- Discoloured teeth
- Loose teeth
Signs of severe dental disease in dogs
- Drooling
- Bleeding from the mouth
- Slowness or reluctance to eat
- Chewing on one side of the mouth
- Dropping food from the mouth when eating
- Swelling around the mouth (from potential tooth root abscesses)
Please get in touch with Maven Vets in Sutton to schedule a time for a veterinarian to evaluate your dog right away if you see any of the aforementioned symptoms.
How to Prevent Dog Dental Disease in Sutton?
The best way to maintain your dog's teeth healthy is to brush them every single day. Although it's better to start when your dog is younger, you may introduce this at any age. The personnel at Maven Vets would be happy to help if you need advice on how to begin brushing your dog.
Regular scaling and polishing may also be beneficial to ensure the teeth are well cleansed. This is similar to what a dental hygienist in Sutton would offer. They are carried out under a quick general anaesthesia since dogs can't remain still for long stretches of time and we need to ensure that both the staff and the dogs are safe around sharp teeth!
Why does dental disease occur in dogs?
Plaque is produced on teeth by food particles and saliva that are left behind. Plaque may be removed with brushing or other dental instruments since it is soft. If the plaque is not removed, it will turn into tartar, which cannot be removed without dental assistance.
If tartar is not removed, as is frequently done using the scale and polish approach, bacteria will develop below the gum line and result in painful, red gums. These diseases, which are referred to as gingivitis and periodontitis, can cause loose teeth, infections of the tooth roots, and infections of the jawbone.
In addition to offering you advice on the best dental diets or products for your pet, we are pleased to answer any queries you may have. For a consultation, get in touch with the Maven Vets in Sutton that are closest to you.
