Dental Care and Oral Health

Every dental procedure begins with a full assessment under anaesthetic, including dental X-rays. This allows us to see what is happening beneath the gum line, where many painful conditions hide. Teeth that look normal on the surface can still be causing significant pain.

We look at dental disease in stages so we have a sense of what your pet is dealing with. Sometimes it’s just tartar and a clean is enough. Other times there are teeth that are sore or infected and need to be removed. We usually have a good idea of what’s likely before we start, but X-rays can show things that aren’t obvious, and we’ll talk you through that if it happens.

During a dental procedure, your pet is watched closely by a nurse whose only focus is them. Pain relief is planned before we start, and nerve blocks are used if teeth need to be removed. As your pet wakes up, they’re monitored and supported until they’re comfortable on their feet again.

Once painful teeth are gone, many pets feel more comfortable very quickly. It’s common for owners to notice their pet eating better the same evening. You’ll go home with clear advice on feeding, healing and simple ways to look after your pet’s mouth from here on.