Veterinary Dentistry in West Kelowna

At Lakecity Animal Hospital, we recommend annual dental exams and cleanings for your dogs to protect them from numerous health problems. Studies indicate that 50% of dogs suffer from periodontal disease, particularly those over three years old. If you’re looking for pet dentistry near you, trust our team of experts to provide comprehensive dog teeth cleaning services to prevent pain, tooth loss, and infections that could affect vital organs.

Lakecity Animal Hospital offers specialized cat teeth cleaning services to maintain your cat’s oral health. Our team emphasizes the importance of annual dental check-ups, as 50% of cats suffer from periodontal disease, especially as they age. Neglecting dental care can lead to severe health issues. Our experienced vets are dedicated to providing thorough and gentle cat teeth cleaning, ensuring your cat stays healthy and happy.

At Lakecity Animal Hospital, our goal is always to preserve your pet’s teeth whenever possible. However, when periodontal disease or severe damage makes a tooth beyond repair, Extraction may be the best option to protect your pet’s overall health. Our veterinary team is highly skilled in oral surgery, including safe tooth root removal when needed. Through the procedure, we prioritize your pet’s comfort and safety, using effective pain management during the procedure as well as providing medications to go home to ensure a smooth, comfortable recovery.

Many health problems in pets start in the mouth, and dental disease is one of the most common issues we see at Lakecity Animal Animal Hospital. It goes beyond bad breath as plaque, tartar, and gum disease can lead to:

• Pain and tooth loss: inflamed gums and decayed teeth make eating difficult.
• Infections: bacteria below the gumline can spread into the bloodstream.
• Organ damage: oral bacteria can negatively impact the heart, kidney, and liver.
• Lower quality of life and shortened lifespan: untreated dental disease can take years off your pet’s life.

Signs of dental disease include drooling, reluctance to eat, swelling, bad breath, redness of the gums, loose teeth, and tooth discoloration. The good news? These problems are preventable. Regular dental exams and professional cleanings at our West Kelowna vet clinic help protect your pet’s comfort, health, and longevity.

Unlike people, pets don’t understand what’s happening during a dental procedure. In order for us to safely and thoroughly clean their teeth, we need them to stay completely still.

Anesthesia allows us to:

• Clean below the gumline: where harmful bacteria hide and cause the most disease.
• Take dental radiographs (x-rays): allows us to check for hidden problems below the gumline.
• Prevent stress or fear: your pet will sleep comfortably through the procedure.
• Keep everyone safe: for both your pet and our veterinary team.

Without anesthesia, we could only scale the visible surface of the teeth, which may make them look cleaner but leaves harmful disease untreated. A proper anesthetic dental cleaning is the gold standard for protecting your pet’s health.