Pet Dental Center
Pet Dental Center is a general practice practice in Estero, FL.
About
Pet Dental Center is a specialized veterinary practice in Estero, FL, focusing on comprehensive dentistry and oral surgery for dogs and cats. The practice is led by a Board-Certified Specialist in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery, and its team has advanced training and extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of oral diseases. They are committed to delivering a high level of care, recognizing dentistry as a key component of general wellness.
The center provides specialized anesthesia care, particularly for geriatric pets and those with increased risks due to conditions such as heart, kidney, liver, neurologic, diabetes, and Cushing’s diseases. They emphasize their expertise in managing high-risk patients, averaging one such case daily, and strive to ensure pets with anesthesia concerns can still receive necessary dental treatment.
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Frequently asked questions
- What kind of specialized services does Pet Dental Center offer?
- Pet Dental Center is a specialized veterinary practice dedicated to providing comprehensive dentistry and oral surgery for dogs and cats. The team, led by a Board-Certified Specialist, has advanced training and extensive experience to accurately diagnose and treat a wide range of oral diseases, ensuring pets receive the highest level of care for their oral health.
- Does Pet Dental Center provide care for pets with increased anesthesia risks?
- Yes, Pet Dental Center specializes in providing high-level anesthesia care for geriatric pets and those with increased risks due to conditions such as heart, kidney, liver, neurologic, diabetes, and Cushing’s diseases. They emphasize their ability to manage these patients, averaging one high-risk case daily, to ensure they can still receive necessary dental care.
- How often should a pet receive a dental cleaning or oral evaluation?
- Dental cleanings are recommended based on an individual pet’s plaque, calculus buildup, and gingivitis. More importantly, pets need routine oral evaluations with dental probing and full mouth dental radiographs at least every two years, and for some, every six months. This applies even to pets with minimal visible issues, as clean teeth do not always indicate health.
- What are the signs of advanced dental disease in pets?
- Bad breath is the primary symptom of advanced dental disease in pets, often stemming from disease-causing bacteria. If bad breath is noticed, it's important to have a full oral health assessment, including a thorough examination and dental radiographs, to prevent severe infections and tooth loss. These bacteria can also negatively affect other body parts, contributing to cardiac or renal disease.
- What types of dental chews are recommended for pets?
- Pet Dental Center recommends dental chews that have the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) seal of approval, as this verifies they have been clinically tested to significantly reduce plaque or calculus. They advise introducing chews slowly and observing the pet to prevent choking or digestive complications. Hard chew objects like bones, hooves, antlers, and thick rawhide should be avoided due to fracture risks.