My pet needs dental work - is it necessary?

Sue

You may have been advised dental work for a particular problem, eg a tooth root infection, or gingivitis or dental 'caries', in which case this is important and urgent for your pet's wellbeing.

Sometimes a dental ultrasonic scale and polish are advised. This is for teeth that have heavy deposits of plaque and tartar which will get worse if left, causing more severe problems and pain.

Once clean (this is done under anaesthetic), then preventative measures can be used eg brushing or a tooth cleaning diet like Hills T/d. If left, the teeth will deteriorate, and lead to pain, health issues, and bigger expenses.

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