Our Mokena Veterinary Team Offers Comprehensive Pet Dental Exams for Cats & Dogs
Our Mokena veterinary staff would like to spread the importance of proper pet dental health. If your pet’s dental health is declining or you are tired of the bad breathe, bring them in for a dental exam.
5 Things to Know About Pet Dental Health
- Pets with good oral health are more likely to be healthy overall and live longer - Bacteria that hang out in the mouth can spread through the bloodstream and infect organs like the heart and lungs.
- Our Mokena vet staff uses anesthesia during pet dental cleanings - Why? A few main reasons: 1) it's more humane for the animal, 2) it's safer for both animal and staff, and 3) it permits our veterinary team to do our job thoroughly and accurately. We can examine and clean even hard-to-reach places in your pet's mouth!
- We'll teach you how to brush your pet's teeth - Learn what tools and techniques to use in between pet dental exams so you can help minimize the buildup of harmful plaque and tartar. Hint: the earlier you start this habit, the better, so commit to brushing your puppy's or kitten's teeth at least a couple times per week. It can be a great bonding experience!
- Regular pet dental cleanings can save you thousands of dollars - Routine care helps your pet avoid costly and stressful dental conditions, including periodontal disease (gum disease) and tooth abscess (infection).
- No signs of dental health disease doesn't necessarily mean no disease - In the early stages of many pet dental problems, you may not notice any symptoms. Our vet staff can provide early detection and treatment and stop a small issue before it gets worse. That said, look out for these common signs of a dental health problem in your cat or dog: bleeding in the mouth, lumps or cysts, jaw malocclusion, difficulty chewing, broken/loose/missing/discolored teeth, and foul breath.
Is Your Pet Overdue for a Dental Exam? Contact a Mokena Veterinarian Today
As an AAHA-accredited animal hospital, the Mokena Animal Clinic offers the best of what modern veterinary medicine has to offer. Serving Mokena, Orland, Tinley Park, and surrounding IL communities, we're happy to connect you with a Mokena veterinarian who can thoroughly examine and clean your pet's teeth. Call 708-479-2811 or contact us out online to schedule an appointment today.
