Why Dental Hygiene is Important for Pets

At Cordova Station Animal Hospital, we have years of experience providing pet owners in Cordova, TN with reliable veterinary care. This includes pet dental care services, which is an often-overlooked aspect of pet wellness. Routine dental exams give our veterinarian a chance to inspect your pet's teeth and gums. If it has been more than a year since your pet has had its oral health checked, it's time to schedule an appointment.

Uncovering Dental Problems

Your pet is not able to tell you when they have a cavity, bleeding gums, or an area in their mouth that hurts. When you bring your pet to our veterinarian for an annual dental exam, it gives our veterinarian a chance to check the overall health of your pet's mouth. If your pet has swollen gums or there is a cavity present, it's harder for your pet to eat without discomfort. Your pet's oral health depends on annual pet dental exams to uncover and treat dental needs.

Pet Dental Care Under Sedation

Your pet won't sit still for a quality dental exam, so our veterinarian will likely use sedation to get a good look at the state of your pet’s teeth and gums. Your pet may need a cavity filled or have tartar removed. If any dental work needs to be done, this can usually be taken care of while your pet is sedated. Teeth will be pulled if deemed necessary. After sedation, you can expect your pet to be a bit tired for an hour or two. If your pet had cavities filled, soft food for a few days can help your pet eat without discomfort.

Pet Dental Care in Cordova, TN

When your pet needs a pet dental exam, the veterinary professionals at Cordova Station Animal Hospital are ready to assist you. For more information on dental hygiene or to schedule an appointment with our veterinarian, call us at (901) 753-3539.