Dentistry

Studies have shown that nearly 85% of adult cats and dogs have some form of periodontal disease.

Left unattended, it can lead to serious health problems, including heart, kidney, liver and lung disease.

Common signs of periodontal disease are:

• Persistent bad breath
• Sensitivity around mouth
• Pawing at the mouth
• Loss of appetite

• Plaque (may not be obvious)
• Bleeding, inflammed or receding gums
• Tartar (brown, hard material)
• Loose, missing or infected teeth

Dental services the Guilderland Animal Hospital offers include:  

• Routine cleaning and polishing

• Sealant application

• Routine and complicated extractions

• Advanced dental restoration, including vital pulp capping for fractured teeth

• Dental surgery for trauma or cancer

• Dental x-rays

• Comprehensive home care

For step by step photos and descriptions of a dental procedure, click here for the "Dentistry Day" page.

 Home care includes OraVet, Hills t/d Diet and C.E.T. Dental Products