Routine dental cleanings are one of the most effective ways to protect your pet's long-term oral health. Our team at Abby Veterinary Hospital provides professional dental cleaning services, carefully removing plaque and tartar buildup before it progresses into gum disease. Using safe, proven techniques, we keep your pet's mouth clean, fresh, and free from the bacteria that cause painful dental conditions.
Polishing
Following a thorough dental cleaning, we polish your pet's teeth to smooth enamel surfaces and make it significantly harder for plaque to reattach. Polishing is an essential step in our comprehensive dental care protocol, one that helps maintain your pet's oral hygiene between visits and reduces the risk of recurring buildup.
Scaling
Tartar that forms beneath the gumline is one of the leading causes of periodontal disease in pets, and it's not visible to the naked eye. Our dental scaling services target this hidden buildup, clearing bacteria from below the gumline before it can cause serious damage to teeth, gums, and surrounding bone. Regular scaling is a cornerstone of preventive oral care.
Dental Extraction
When a tooth is severely infected, decayed, or damaged beyond repair, extraction is often the most compassionate option to relieve pain and stop the spread of infection. Our veterinarians perform dental extractions with a strong focus on your pet's comfort and safety, and provide thorough post-operative care instructions to support a smooth, comfortable recovery at home.
Dental X-Ray
Many dental problems, including tooth root infections, cysts, and bone loss, exist entirely beneath the gumline and cannot be diagnosed through visual examination alone. We use advanced dental X-ray imaging to detect these hidden issues early, allowing for accurate diagnosis and timely treatment before problems worsen.
Dental Prophylaxis
Prevention is always preferable to treatment. Our dental prophylaxis services combine professional cleaning, scaling, polishing, and a full oral health assessment into one proactive appointment. Available around the clock at Abby Veterinary Hospital, routine prophylactic care is the most effective way to protect your pet from infections, gum disease, tooth loss, and the systemic health complications that untreated dental disease can cause.
