Why is dental care important?
Dental disease is among the most common health problems in pets. By the age of three, the majority of dogs and cats have tartar and gingivitis. Untreated dental damage progresses silently — animals instinctively hide pain, so owners often notice the problem only when it has advanced significantly. Regular professional dental care extends your pet's lifespan and significantly improves quality of life.
Our services
Our clinic provides comprehensive dental care under general anaesthesia: ultrasonic scaling, dental X-ray examinations (all teeth are digitally radiographed), extractions, deciduous tooth removal, periodontal treatment, and PerioVive hyaluronic acid gel therapy. Every dental procedure includes a complete oral examination and dental chart.
Dental X-rays — seeing what is hidden
Dental X-rays are the most important diagnostic tool in dentistry. Over half of dental diseases are invisible on visual examination — root infections, tooth resorption, cysts, and bone loss are only revealed on radiographs. At our clinic, all teeth are radiographed as part of every dental procedure.
How does the procedure work?
Before the procedure, a health check and blood tests are performed as needed. The procedure is carried out under inhalation anaesthesia with comprehensive pain relief. During anaesthesia, we continuously monitor heart rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and temperature. Tartar is removed, dental X-rays are taken, diseased teeth are treated, and damaged teeth are extracted if necessary. Patients are typically discharged the same day.
Common dental diseases in dogs and cats
Periodontitis — inflammation of the tooth-supporting tissues — is the most common dental disease and leads to tooth loss and chronic pain when advanced. Tooth resorption is particularly common in cats, where the tooth structure breaks down from within — often invisible on visual examination and very painful. Fractured teeth (especially canines) predispose to root infections. Retained deciduous teeth when permanent teeth erupt cause alignment problems, especially in small dog breeds. Each of these conditions can be diagnosed and treated at our clinic.
Home dental care — prevention starts at home
Regular tooth brushing is the most effective way to prevent tartar buildup and gingivitis. Start by gently getting your pet used to fingers and a pet-specific toothpaste — human toothpaste is not suitable for animals due to fluoride and xylitol content. Daily brushing is the goal, but 2–3 times per week already produces meaningful results. VOHC-certified chew products and dental diets complement home care. Note, however, that home care does not replace professional scaling, which can only be performed under anaesthesia.
Recovery after dental care
Patients are typically discharged the same day and can be collected in the afternoon. Soft food is recommended for 1–3 days, especially if teeth have been extracted. Take-home anti-inflammatory pain medication is provided when needed, along with instructions for use. Most pets return to normal eating and play within 24–48 hours. If teeth have been extracted or gum procedures performed, a follow-up appointment is scheduled for 5 days later to verify healing.