Ilfov/ Veterinary Dentistry

Veterinary Dentistry looks after the health of the teeth and gums in dogs, cats and other companion animals, an area that is often overlooked even though periodontal disease is one of the most common conditions in adult animals. A veterinary dentistry consultation includes examination of the mouth, while a full assessment is done under anaesthesia, with probing of each tooth and dental radiographs, because much of the problem lies below the gum line and cannot be seen with the naked eye. Common services are ultrasonic scaling and professional polishing, extraction of affected teeth, treatment of gingivitis and stomatitis, and dealing with fractured teeth or abscesses.

An owner reaches a dentist when the animal has bad breath, visible tartar, red or bleeding gums, chews on one side only, drops food, drools a lot, or avoids being touched around the muzzle. Many animals hide dental pain and keep eating, so the absence of crying does not mean the absence of a problem, and a healthy mouth also affects appetite, energy and day-to-day comfort.

When you choose a veterinary dentistry service, check whether dental radiographs and assessment under anaesthesia are done, rather than a quick scale without sedation, how anaesthesia is managed in senior animals and what tests are required beforehand, and whether you get a clear plan of which teeth are kept and which are extracted. Ask as well how home care is handled after the procedure and what brushing routine is recommended to delay the next scaling. The cost includes the consultation, anaesthesia, monitoring, scaling, radiographs, extractions and take-home medication; ask for an estimate as a range, because the number of extractions is only confirmed during the procedure.

Anaesthesia-free scaling, sometimes offered outside clinics, cleans only the visible surface and leaves the area below the gum untouched, which is where the disease sits; do not treat it as a substitute for a proper assessment. Use this directory to find clinics offering veterinary dentistry with dental radiography in your area, compare equipment, and open each page for contact details, a map and reviews before booking an assessment.