Pet Dental Care
Proper Pet Dental Care Can Keep Your Pet Healthy & Pain Free
During a dental cleaning, the vet performs a thorough oral exam to identify diseased and painful teeth, and other potential causes for concern.
Digital X-rays are commonly used during our dental procedures to uncover painful conditions that detract from your pet’s oral health. Unfortunately, an oral exam cannot tell the entire story of what is happening in your pet’s mouth whereas X-rays typically uncover bone loss, abscesses below the gum line and decaying teeth.
After any disease is addressed, the teeth are scaled and polished to remove signs of plaque and calculus. Refer to our video below for more complete information about the dentistry procedure.
Contact us at (215) 646-5225 to schedule your pet’s dental care services in Fort Washington.
How We Safely Provide Anesthesia During a Dental Procedure
Tools that are used to aid in pet monitoring and safe anesthesia during a pet dental procedure include:
- An intravenous fluid pump
- A blood pressure monitor
- A carbon dioxide monitor
- An oxygen saturation monitor
- A warm air blanket to maintain normal body temperature
Diagnose & Treat Dental Health Issues
We also take dental x-rays during these procedures to allow us to appropriately recognize, diagnose, and treat problems not initially obvious or visible to the naked eye, and oftentimes we uncover diseased teeth that appear clinically normal. Dental x-rays are rapidly becoming the standard of care due to their diagnostic value—after all, our patients cannot tell us if they have a toothache! We strive to look closely for disease and treat it appropriately.
Our doctors have completed advanced training in oral surgery techniques to help ensure the best outcome for your pet.
We perform pet dental procedures under anesthesia Monday through Friday. Your pet is admitted to the hospital in the morning and discharged in the late afternoon or early evening with recommendations for future preventative care.
For more information, we invite you to watch our video about the dental cleaning procedure and answers to commonly asked questions regarding pet dentals.
Call us today at (215) 646-5225 or contact us online to schedule your pet’s dental examination with one of our caring doctors. We happily welcome pets from Ambler, Glenside, Maple Glen, and surrounding cities.
What Is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is the most common dental disease affecting both cats and dogs. In fact, statistics have revealed that up to 80% of cats and dogs exhibit signs of oral disease by age three.
Periodontal disease in animals is most commonly caused by poor dental hygiene. Additionally, it is more common in smaller dog breeds and certain breeds of cats, as there is typically less room in the mouth for teeth, which are then forced tightly together. Periodontal disease is also more common in aging and senior pets.
- Significantly bad breath
- Discolored teeth (yellow/brown)
- Tooth loss
- Bleeding gums
- Excessive drooling
- Change in eating habits
- Seeming unwillingness to chew food
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Here at Fort Washington Veterinary Hospital
Our reputation for quality and service has grown along with our practice.
Family Friendly
Enjoy a casual conversation with other clients in our waiting area. You are also welcome to wait for appointments outside or in your car.
Community Focus
We deliver client (& non-client) donations to local pets in need, as well as participate in fundraisers and local events.
Experience
Almost 50 years of compassionate and excellent patient care!
Longevity
Many of our staff members have been employed at our hospital for over 12 years! We work extremely well as a team.
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Fort Washington
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Mon – Thurs: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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