Veterinary dentistry at First Pet Veterinary Clinic
First Pet Veterinary Clinic Dental Care
05 · Dentistry

Healthy mouths.
Happier pets.

Dental assessment and treatment help support your pet’s oral health, comfort and overall wellbeing throughout their life.

Oral Health

More than a clean smile.

Dental disease can develop gradually and may not always be obvious at home. Veterinary dental care helps identify oral health concerns, manage disease and keep your pet’s mouth as healthy and comfortable as possible.

Dental Care

Looking after the whole mouth.

01

Oral Assessment

Dental care begins with an assessment of your pet’s mouth, teeth and gums to identify signs of dental or oral disease.

02

Dental Cleaning

Professional dental cleaning helps remove plaque and calculus from the teeth, including areas that cannot be properly addressed through routine home care alone.

03

Periodontal Care

The tissues surrounding the teeth are an important part of oral health and are evaluated when dental disease is being assessed.

04

Treatment Planning

If dental disease or another oral concern is identified, the veterinary team can discuss appropriate treatment and follow-up care.

What to look for

Dental problems are not always obvious.

Pets can continue eating and behaving normally even when oral disease is developing. Changes in their mouth, eating habits or behaviour can be reasons to arrange a veterinary dental assessment.

Signs worth checking
01 Persistent bad breath
02 Visible plaque or tartar
03 Red, swollen or irritated gums
04 Drooling more than usual
05 Difficulty chewing or dropping food
06 Changes in appetite or eating behaviour
Dental Treatment

From assessment to recovery.

01

Assessment

Your pet’s general health and oral condition are evaluated to help determine the appropriate next steps.

02

Preparation

When a dental procedure is recommended, the veterinary team prepares the patient according to their individual health and treatment needs.

03

Dental Procedure

A thorough veterinary dental procedure allows the team to properly examine and clean the mouth and address identified dental concerns.

04

Recovery & Aftercare

Following treatment, recovery and home-care instructions are based on the procedure and your pet’s individual needs.

Between Visits

Dental care continues at home.

Professional veterinary dentistry is only one part of long-term oral health. Appropriate home dental care can help reduce plaque accumulation between veterinary visits.

01 Regular oral health checks
02 Pet-safe tooth brushing when appropriate
03 Veterinary-recommended dental care products
04 Follow-up based on your pet’s oral health
First Pet Veterinary Clinic

Their oral health deserves attention too.

If you have noticed bad breath, tartar, changes in eating or another concern with your pet’s mouth, our veterinary team can assess their oral health.

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