Dental Information for Clients
Dental Cleanings & Procedures Made Easy
0ur doctors and staff guide you through the steps for scheduling a dental cleaning or procedure. Learn more about our processes below – designed to keep things simple and comforting for you and your pet!
Pre-Dental
- A comprehensive health exam is performed one to two weeks prior to the procedure
- Preanesthetic blood panel is completed to ensure healthy organs
- Fear Free comfort pack can be provided to reduce any pre-hospital jitters
- The check-in time is scheduled for the day of the procedure
Day of Procedure
- At the time of your arrival, Fear Free medications are administered to reduce anxiety
- Topical anesthetic is placed at catheter site to reduce any discomfort
- Doctor will perform a veterinary exam prior to anesthesia
Anesthesia
- After the doctor has examined your pet, a catheter will be placed to administer fluids, medication and anesthesia
- Warm IV fluids are started
- Anesthesia will then be induced
- Monitoring of blood pressure, ECG, pulse oximetry (O2 levels), heart rate, respiratory rate and temperature throughout the procedure
- Patient warming with Bair Hugger and IV fluid warmers the entire time your pet is under anesthesia and recovering
Dental Procedure
- Full mouth digital dental radiographs are taken
- Evaluation of radiographs by the doctor
- Dental scaling and polishing
- Doctor performs a complete oral exam while the patient is sedated, including periodontal probing and charting
- Fluoride application and Oravet barrier sealant placed on teeth at end of the procedure
If extractions are needed
- The doctor will call to consult with client
- Placement of oral anesthetic blocks to prevent pain
- Surgical pain management, including constant rate infusion (CRI) of pain medications
- Oral surgery as needed
- Post-operative radiographs taken to confirm all roots have been successfully removed
- Laser therapy of the mouth to treat pain and inflammation and promote healing
- Patient recovery – monitored and guided by our veterinary technicians
- Client communication and discharge set up
- We offer soft food to the patient after they are awake and recovering
- Patient discharge with one of our technicians to provide after-care instructions
- Comprehensive written take-home instructions will be sent home with the patient
- A dental recheck exam is scheduled for 10 to 14 days after procedure
Next Day
- Our staff will call to check on the patient, asking questions to evaluate pain level and answer your questions
- Recheck at the hospital if needed
10 to 14 Days Later
- Dental recheck exam with the doctor – there is no cost for this exam
- Our technician will brush teeth and apply Oravet
- Continue discussion for ongoing dental care
Answer any questions regarding the procedure or follow-up