By the age of three, most dogs and cats already show signs of dental disease. It's easy to miss, because pets hide pain well. We assess the whole mouth, clean below the gumline, take dental X-rays, and treat what needs treating, so your pet isn't quietly living with it.
Signs of dental trouble
Pets are good at hiding oral pain, so the signs are easy to miss. Watch for:
- Bad breath that doesn't go away
- Yellow or brown buildup on the teeth
- Red, swollen, or bleeding gums
- Drooling, or pawing at the mouth
- Chewing on one side, or dropping food
- A tooth that's broken or discolored
Why anesthesia matters
A real dental cleaning happens below the gumline, where disease actually lives, and that can't be done safely or thoroughly on an awake animal. Under careful, monitored anesthesia we can clean properly, take X-rays, and treat problem teeth in a single visit, without stress or pain for your pet.
More than a cleaning
If we find a cracked, infected, or loose tooth, we can treat it in the same session, extractions and oral surgery included, so your pet wakes up with the problem solved, not just postponed. Our Studio City hospital treats dental patients from across Los Angeles.
What a dental visit involves
Exam & plan
We assess your pet's mouth and overall health, and walk you through what we expect to find and what it will cost.
Dental X-rays & cleaning
Under safe, monitored anesthesia, we take X-rays to see below the gumline and clean the teeth thoroughly, the part a brushing can't reach.
Treatment
If we find diseased or damaged teeth, we treat them, extractions or oral surgery as needed, while your pet is already under.
Aftercare
Your pet goes home the same day with a clear recovery plan and guidance on keeping their mouth healthy.
What about cost?
Dental cost depends on what we find once we can see below the gumline, so we give you an estimate up front and keep you informed if the plan changes. Financing is available so a dental problem doesn't go untreated over price.