Dental Care

A cat having their tooth examined during a pet dental exam

Imagine if you never brushed your teeth or had them cleaned. Pretty frightening, right? As you can imagine, things would eventually start to go very, very bad inside your mouth: teeth would rot and decay, gums would become inflamed and infected. Bacteria from those rotting teeth would eventually travel into your bloodstream and could cause other serious health problems. And we haven’t even mentioned the daily discomfort and pain.

It’s the same scenario for your dog or cat. While some people might laugh at the idea of brushing their pet’s teeth or taking them for a dental cleaning, the fact is that by age three, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some evidence of periodontal disease. Our pet dentists are experienced in performing annual dental exams and providing pet teeth cleaning services. These periodic dental exams help maintain proper oral hygiene and prevent future problems.

Pet Dental Care Services

Heritage Veterinary Hospital offers complete pet oral health services, including:

  • Dental exams
  • Annual dental cleanings
  • Dental X-rays
  • Extractions

Following American Veterinary Medical Association guidelines, Heritage Veterinary Hospital only does cat and dog teeth cleanings and dental work on anesthetized pets. To ensure your pet is healthy enough to undergo anesthesia, we do recommend a routine blood test before the procedure.


Preventative At-Home Pet Dental Care Tips

Brushing your pet’s teeth several times per week is the best way to prevent plaque and tartar build-up. Interested in learning how to brush your pet’s teeth? Just ask and our veterinarians will be happy to help you get started. If you have a pet that won’t tolerate brushing, our veterinarians can also recommend products that will help keep your pet’s mouth healthy between cleanings.

Schedule Pet Dental Care Services in Tulsa, OK

Come see our cat dentist or dog dentist today! To Make An Appointment for a dental exam or cleaning for your pet, call us at 918-627-8575 or schedule an appointment online.