Dentistry
One of the best ways to maintain your pet’s overall health is to provide consistent dental hygiene. Having healthy teeth and gums can keep your pet from developing dental disease that can lead to serious complications if left untreated. Hutchinson Veterinary Clinic provides dental exams, cleanings, and extractions to pets in Amite, Roseland, Loranger, Independence, Greensburg, and Montpelier, Louisiana.
We recommend starting regular dental cleanings and exams when your pets are young. During the cleaning process, we use safe ultrasound to clean each tooth above and below the gum line. During our examination, we look for signs of disease such as fractured teeth, plaque, tartar, inflammation of the gums (gingivitis), abnormal growths or masses, infected teeth, and more. We will then determine if further treatment is necessary.
We recommend regular dental checkups and cleanings at least every 1 to 2 years in most cases. Some pets, however, require more frequent cleanings. Brushing your pet’s teeth in between cleanings and supplying them with oral hygiene chews are additional preventive measures.
If you ever notice the following signs of dental disease, please call and schedule an appointment so that we may evaluate the condition as soon as possible.
- Abnormal chewing, drooling, or dropping food from the mouth
- Bad breath
- Bleeding from the mouth
- Broken or loose teeth
- Gum recession and/or gum swelling
- Pain in or around the mouth
- Pawing at the face or mouth
- Reduced appetite or refusal to eat
- Swelling of the face
- Teeth that are discolored or covered in tartar
- Weight loss