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Schedule Dental Visit Have Questions? A Keystone of Health Dental care for dogs and cats.

More life. More love. More memories. The Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale team is passionate about pet dental health, because we know that this aspect of pet care is crucial for your furry pal’s wellbeing. Periodontal disease affects most pets by 3 years of age, and left untreated, dental conditions cause pain and suffering. Our veterinary facility offers routine dental care and advanced oral treatments and procedures to maintain your pet’s dental health.Book Dental Cleaning Appointment

Comprehensive pet dental care in Oakdale Routine dental cleanings are recommended for all dogs and cats. To maximize safety and reduce stress and pain, your pet will be anesthetized for their dental procedure, during which our highly skilled team will assess your pet’s oral health, remove plaque and tartar, polish their teeth, and check the health of each tooth and its supporting structures. Comprehensive oral health assessment and cleaning

Dental home care You can reduce your pet’s need for dental cleanings and oral surgery by maintaining a home care regimen that reduces plaque and tartar. We stock and recommend a variety of safe, effective, easy-to-use pet dental products for your daily routine. Book Your Pet's Dental Exam Today Dental radiographs Two-thirds of your pet’s teeth are hidden below the gumline, where most dental disease occurs. To ensure no potential problem goes undetected, our team obtains digital full-mouth X-rays for all dental patients. These films are included in the procedure cost, because we know that we cannot provide our desired level of care without them. Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale

Pets often use their mouths extensively, engaging in activities such as grooming, playing, eating, and exploring, which can strain their dental health. This can lead to various conditions, including fractures, abscesses, tooth resorption, and oral tumors. To address these issues, oral surgery, including tooth extraction, may be necessary. Our veterinary team conducts thorough examinations and utilizes local anesthetic nerve blocks and multi-modal pain control strategies to ensure your pet recovers comfortably from anesthesia.

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2201, 2024

How Often Does Your Pet Need a Professional Dental Cleaning?

Like people, cats and dogs can develop dental issues, such as periodontal disease. By age 3, most dogs and cats have some degree of dental disease—cracked, chipped, or broken teeth, tartar, and, of course, bad breath. Fortunately, by taking care of your pet’s oral health, you can help them avoid [...]

Pets often use their mouths extensively, engaging in activities such as grooming, playing, eating, and exploring, which can strain their dental health. This can lead to various conditions, including fractures, abscesses, tooth resorption, and oral tumors. To address these issues, oral surgery, including tooth extraction, may be necessary. Our veterinary team conducts thorough examinations and utilizes local anesthetic nerve blocks and multi-modal pain control strategies to ensure your pet recovers comfortably from anesthesia.

Oral surgery

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Pet Dental Care FAQ

Pet owners trust Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale for advanced dental care because the clinic provides comprehensive dental services such as professional dental exams, digital dental X-rays, ultrasonic cleanings, and tooth extractions when necessary. The veterinary team focuses on preventing dental disease, relieving oral pain, and improving pets’ overall health through thorough and compassionate dental treatment.
Professional dental cleanings are performed under controlled anesthesia at Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale to ensure safety and comfort. During the procedure, the veterinary team removes plaque and tartar above and below the gumline, polishes the teeth, evaluates oral tissues, and completes a full dental assessment to check for underlying problems.
Tooth extraction or oral surgery may be recommended at Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale when a tooth is fractured, infected, or affected by advanced periodontal disease. Removing severely damaged teeth helps eliminate pain, stop infection from spreading, and restore your pet’s comfort.
Pain management at Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale begins before treatment with pre-emptive medications and local nerve blocks. After the procedure, multi-modal pain control and careful recovery monitoring help ensure pets remain comfortable and recover smoothly.

Following dental care at Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale, pet owners receive personalized home-care guidance to support ongoing oral health. Recommendations may include tooth-brushing techniques, dental chews, and preventive care strategies that help reduce plaque buildup between professional cleanings.

Dental Blog

2201, 2024

How Often Does Your Pet Need a Professional Dental Cleaning?

Like people, cats and dogs can develop dental issues, such as periodontal disease. By age 3, most dogs and cats have some degree of dental disease—cracked, chipped, or broken teeth, tartar, and, of course, bad breath. Fortunately, by taking care of your pet’s oral health, you can help them avoid [...]

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