Dentistry
Why Dental Care Matters
Poor dental health can impact more than just the teeth. It can lead to pain, infection, difficulty eating, weight loss, and even systemic illness. Some common signs of dental disease include:
- For dogs and cats: bad breath, loose or missing teeth, teeth that are discolored or covered with tartar, bleeding gums, drooling excessively, dropping food, or loss of appetite/weight.
- For horses and other large animals: dropping feed, weight loss, poor chewing efficiency, uneven or stemmy manure, or visible dental abnormalities.
Recognizing these signs early and bringing in your animal for evaluation helps prevent more serious complications.
Our Dental Services
We offer a full suite of dental services across species, tailored to the needs of small animals and large animals alike. These services may include:
- Complete oral examinations (including conscious assessment and, when needed, exam under sedation or anesthesia)
- Dental charting and monitoring of dental condition over time
- Prophylactic cleanings and tartar removal (small animals)
- Tooth extractions and oral surgery when needed
- Treatment of periodontal disease, gingivitis, and oral infections
- For equine/large animals: dental floats, occlusal adjustments, removal of sharp points or hooks, treatment of dental‐related feed drop or weight loss
Our goal is not simply “cleaning the teeth,” but ensuring that your animal is comfortable, eating well, and free of pain or infection that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Office Hours
MON – FRI 8AM – 5PM
SATURDAY 8AM – 12PM
24 Hour Emergency Care
They are all awesome people. They are also the only veterinarians in the county. You can trust them to take good care of your fur babies and your livestock too.
— Debbie S.
Preventive Home Care Tips
Dental disease is much easier to prevent than to treat. Here are some tips you can implement at home (learn more)
Tips:
- For dogs/cats: Brush teeth regularly (with vet-approved toothpaste), use dental chews or toys that promote dental health, schedule regular dental exams and cleanings.
- For horses/large animals: Monitor for signs of dropping feed, weight loss, uneven chewing, or behavioural changes. Ensure routine equine dental evaluations (e.g., annual floats) to catch issues early.
- Ensure good diet, clean water, and supervision of feed intake—animals with oral discomfort may subtly change behaviour.
- Report any changes in eating habits, drooling, facial swelling or foul odor from the mouth to your veterinarian promptly.
Schedule Your Dental Exam
Don’t wait until signs of disease become obvious. Early detection and regular dental maintenance are key to long-term health.
