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      And Senior Pet Care
    • Early Disease
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      & Pet Weight Loss
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    • General Medicine
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Dental Care

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Dental disease is the cause of many serious health issues. Wilkinson Animal Hospital in Gastonia, North Carolina sees more pets with dental disease than any other health issue. Statistical studies show that dental disease is the most common disease in dogs—92% of dogs over the age of three are affected. Although less prevalent in cats, statistics show that 85% of cats over the age of three struggle with the disease. The good news is that scheduling annual pet dental cleanings can add 2-4 years to your pet’s life!

Both dogs and cats need regular dental cleanings as they increase both the length and quality of their life. Some benefits of regular dental cleanings include:

  • The ability to chart and evaluate pet dental disease over a period of time

  • Prevention of expensive and advanced pet dental procedures

  • Less teeth extractions (pulling) for your pet

You visit your dentist for regular cleaning and dental exams. You should give your pet the benefit of regular dental care as well. Routine dental exams are one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. Our vets at Wilkinson Animal Hospital recommend scheduling a professional cleaning every six months for optimal dental health.

Pets need regular dental cleanings to increase quality and length of life. Having these performed regularly:

  • Allow to chart and evaluate dental disease over time

  • Reduces the need for more advanced and expensive treatment the future

  • Reduces need for teeth extractions (pulling)

Impacts of Dental Disease

Dental disease can have a significant impact on the length and quality of your pet’s life. If left untreated, harmful bacteria can be released into your pet’s bloodstream causing damage to vital organs, with increasing risks for kidney, liver or heart disease.

The following symptoms are a sure sign of dental disease and you should contact your vet for a dental consultation as soon as possible if you notice them.

  • Loose or missing teeth

  • Discomfort when mouth or gums are touched

  • Decreased appetite or weight loss due to difficulty chewing

  • Extremely bad breath (one of the primary signs of periodontal disease)

  • Red or swollen gums which can cause pain and affect appetite

  • A yellow-brown crust near the gum line

  • Excessive drooling or pawing at the mouth

If left unattended, dental disease can lead to more serious health issues for both cats and dogs. Harmful bacteria may be released into the bloodstream, which presents greater risks for kidney, liver and heart disease in your pet. Dental disease can also cause your pet severe pain if left to fester.

Dental Care at Wilkinson Animal Hospital

Wilkinson Animal Hospital staff and licensed veterinarians are equipped with the latest technologies to make pet dental visits safe and easy. Some of these dental procedures include:

Some of these dental procedures include:

  • Teeth cleaning and polishing

  • Deciduous (pet baby teeth), Surgical and routine tooth extractions

  • Full mouth teeth removal

  • Use of radiosurgery or laser surgery for Gingival surgery

  • Repair of Oronasal fistula

  • Oral surgery for dogs or cats

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