Dental Health Awareness

Did you know?

• Oral disease is the #1 health problem diagnosed in pets
• 85% of all pets have some sort of tooth and gum disease by the time they are 3 years old
• Pets, like humans, are susceptible to plaque and tartar build-up which can lead to gingivitis and periodontitis
• Periodontal disease, which includes periodontitis and gingivitis, is an inflamation and/or infection of the gum and bone around teeth
• These conditions if left untreated can ultimately lead to loss of teeth, fracture of jaw bones, and other potentially painful consequences that will dramatically impact your pets quality of life and overall health

Andover Veterinary Clinic practices the GOLD STANDARD of pet oral care as outlined by: 

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American Veterinary Dental Society

At Andover Veterinary Clinic your pet will undergo a 3 phase program to ensure the best dental care for your pet and set them on the path to long term overall health.

Assessment

• Review Medical History
• Conduct a comprehensive examination, including blood, urine, and fecal tests and x-rays when indicated
• Perform a facial and oral exam focusing on painful, inflamed, or swollen areas
• Anesthetize the patient and perform a complete oral exam with full-mouth intraoral radiographs

Treatment

• Clean, polish, and probe all teeth one-by-one
• Address any abnormalities (periodontal disease, fractured teeth, missing teeth, extra teeth, rotated teeth, retained decidous teeth, oral tumors, tooth resorption lesions, etc.)

Prevention

• Teeth brushing
• Daily dental treets (C.E.T. Chews, Greenies, chew toys)
• Dental Diet
• OraVet Gel 

Help us to set your pet off on the right paw

to a long and healthy life!

Visit these websites to learn more about Dental Health

Pet Dental

CET Dental

Oravet

Dental Vet