Prevent Illness with healthy teeth

Commit to Routine Pet Dental Care

A pet’s oral health is just as important as their overall health, but did you know it’s also one of the most neglected? Over time, this can lead to gum disease, which can eventually affect the heart, liver, and kidneys if left untreated. The good news is that this disease can be prevented with routine veterinary care and at-home dental care. At Simcoe Veterinary Hospital, we take a proactive approach to dental health to prevent gum disease by offering professional dental cleaning services, digital X-rays, extractions (if necessary), and at-home recommendations.

Pet Dental Care

About Your Pet’s Dental Cleaning

We’ll begin your pet’s dental cleaning with an oral exam prior to placing them under anesthesia. Once your pet is anesthetized, we perform a second exam and proceed with the following steps:

Step 1: Ultrasonic scaling (cleaning): To remove plaque and tartar from above the gum line
Step 2: Root scaling and planning: To remove calculus from the root surface and smooth out roughened root surfaces
Step 3: Polishing: To smooth out any defects and remove any residual plaque from the surface of the teeth
Step 4: Irrigation (water spray): To remove plaque and diseased tissue from the gingival pocket
Step 5: Fluoride treatment: To harden and protect teeth enamel
Step 6: Digital X-rays: To examine the teeth below the gum line to evaluate the presence or degree of gum disease
Step 7: Charting: To record any abnormalities, such as feline oral resorptive lesions or fractured teeth, before treatment
Step 8: Personalized oral care solutions: To correct or prevent any dental problems found in Step 7

At-Home Dental Care

After your pet’s dental cleaning, we can provide advice and recommendations to help you maintain good oral health for your pet between visits. We can also provide you with some complementary tooth-brushing demonstrations. At-home dental care combined with professional dental care can ensure that your pet enjoys healthy teeth and gums for life! Contact Us if you’d like to schedule a pet dentistry appointment.

Pet Health & Wellness Plans

Our team works closely with you to ensure that your pet’s health care needs are met. We offer comprehensive wellness plans that include personalized programs for your pet, based on their lifestyle, health status, and needs. We invite you to explore our variety of health care plans. We can also help you determine which plan would be the most appropriate for your best friend’s needs.

Please contact the office if you have any questions about our Cat & Dog Pet Health Plans or to find the one that best suits your pet at 705-726-8002.

At Simcoe Veterinary Hospital, we want to build lasting relationships with our clients, based on education and trust. By focusing on preventive care, we can add more days of playing fetch with your dog and watching birds for your cat.