Pet Dental Care and Oral Surgery in Olathe, KS
Pet dental care involves routine cleanings, examinations, and preventive measures to keep teeth and gums healthy.
Warning Signs of Gum Disease
Often, periodontal disease in pets can be caught and treated early on. At Santa Fe Pet Clinic, we recommend you watch for warning signs of periodontal disease and take appropriate steps to prevent it in your pet. Some symptoms that your pet may have periodontal disease include:
- Stinky breath
- Yellow/brown teeth
- Loose teeth
- Trouble picking up food or eating
- Bleeding or red gums
- Bumps or lumps in the mouth
If your pet is displaying any of these symptoms, please schedule a dental exam and cleaning for them as soon as possible!
Dental Cleaning at Santa Fe Pet Clinic
When your pet comes in for a dental cleaning, they are put under general anesthesia and closely monitored by our highly trained veterinary technicians using their skilled eyes and ears, a stethoscope, EKG, and Pulse Ox monitor. During a dental cleaning, the patient’s teeth are:
- Ultrasonically scaled (which removes the plaque and tartar)
- Checked for pockets, cavities, fractures, chips, or any other issues
- Polished
- Given a hardening fluoride foam rinse
At Santa Fe Pet Clinic, they usually leave the clinic on the same day with bright, shiny teeth and good-smelling breath! Check out this before-and-after of one pet to see just how much of a difference a dental cleaning can make.