Pet Dental Care
Healthy teeth and gums play a major role in your pet’s overall health. Dental disease is one of the most common conditions in pets, but it often goes unnoticed until it becomes more serious.
At Warsaw Animal Hospital, we provide thorough dental care to help prevent disease, relieve discomfort, and support your pet’s long-term health.
Why Dental Health Matters
Oral health issues don’t just affect the mouth. Untreated dental disease can lead to pain, infection, and can even impact organs like the heart and kidneys.
Routine dental care helps:
- Prevent painful infections
- Protect overall health
- Improve comfort and quality of life
- Extend your pet’s lifespan
Professional Dental Cleanings
Our professional dental cleanings for pets in Warsaw, NC, are performed under general anesthesia to keep your fur babies safe and comfortable while allowing our team to do a thorough, complete job. During the procedure, we will:
- Remove plaque and tartar buildup above and below the gum line
- Probe and examine each tooth and the surrounding gum tissue
- Take dental X-rays to evaluate the health of tooth roots and the jaw
- Polish the teeth to help slow the return of plaque
- Extract any teeth that are too damaged, infected, or loose to save
Anesthesia is an essential part of this process. It ensures your pet remains still and pain-free throughout the procedure, and it allows us to perform the most thorough cleaning possible.
Dental Exams
In addition to complete cleanings, dental exams are a routine part of every wellness visit at Warsaw Animal Hospital. Our veterinarian will visually evaluate your pet's mouth, teeth, and gums and let you know if a professional cleaning or any other dental treatment is recommended. Dental exams also help identify early signs of dental disease, allowing us to take proactive measures to ensure your pet's oral health is maintained.
Signs Your Pet May Have a Dental Problem
Pets do not always show obvious signs of dental pain, but there are some signals worth paying attention to. Contact us if you notice:
- Persistent bad breath
- Difficulty chewing, dropping food, or favoring one side of the mouth
- Pawing at the mouth or face
- Red, swollen, or bleeding gums
- Visible tartar buildup or discolored teeth
- Loose or missing teeth
- Drooling more than usual
- Reduced interest in food or weight loss
Dental Care at Home
What happens between professional cleanings matters too. We can walk you through the basics of brushing your pet's teeth at home and recommend dental-friendly products that are safe and effective. Even small steps at home can make a real difference in the health of your pet's mouth over time.
Call us at 910-293-3348 to schedule a dental exam or cleaning at Warsaw Animal Hospital.
