Our hospital has always stressed good dental care for our patients.  We recognize a wide variety of dental needs for these pets daily.  These needs range from simple preventative cleaning to major oral surgery.  Good dental hygiene and dental cleanings are a very important part of your pet's overall wellness.  Regular brushing, dental chews, treats, food, oral gels, and water additives also play a role.  If you pet has bad breath, it is time to make an appointment to address the issue.  Pet owners understand the value of good dental hygiene but are reluctant to get their pet's teeth cleaned because of the anesthesia involved.  Anesthesia is much safer with an elected procedure in a healthy pet than being performed on a pet with severe infections and other problems that may be present as the pet ages.  Performing bloodwork prior to sedation and monitoring during the procedure are also important components of dental services