Effective dental care requires your pet to be under
anesthesia during the dental procedure.
Not exact matches
Some don't like the idea of using
anesthesia to put their pets to sleep
during dental procedures because they think it's dangerous.
Your pet is very likely uncomfortable and in pain
during an
anesthesia free
dental procedure.
Because your pet will have to go under
anesthesia during the
dental cleaning
procedure, there are inherent risks associated with any anesthetic
procedure.
We encourage pet owners to be present
during our
procedures because we are confident you will agree that we provide exceptionally safe and comfortable
anesthesia and
dental treatments.
It is important that you are available
during the day of your pet's
dental procedure to discuss their needs while under
anesthesia.
• A specialized
dental suite with state - of - the - art equipment • Full screening
dental radiographs that can uncover imminent issues that can be addressed before they become severe • Full oral exam to check for growths or other abnormalities • 3 levels of consent • Pre-op blood - work to make sure all organs are healthy and can safely tolerate
anesthesia • Pre-op exam to check for any newly developed heart or other physical conditions • Continuous medical and nursing monitoring both before and
during sedation /
anesthesia, and throughout recovery • Continuous IV Fluids
during both the
procedure and recovery period • Text message updates throughout your pet's surgery day • Courtesy toe nail trim • Complete discharge instructions and a personalized follow - up call the next day to check on your pet • And of course, dedicated and continuously - educated doctors and tech staff to ensure that your pet is getting the best and most modern care
As all
dental work requires
anesthesia, the same anesthetic and pain management protocols and monitoring devices used in the surgical suite are employed
during dental procedures.
All
dental patients receive a
dental examination, general
anesthesia, teeth scaling, polishing and fluoride treatment, intravenous fluid therapy, antibiotic and pain medication
during their
dental procedure, three days of postoperative pain medication if indicated, and a complimentary nail trim.
The announcement of the mandatory standard follows the summer introduction of the 2013 AAHA
Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats, which advocate the use of
anesthesia and intubation to conduct more thorough
dental work and spare pets from pain
during procedures.
Next, we will give him or her a sedative followed by general
anesthesia for a painless and safe sleep
during the
dental procedure.
Since the same sounds and vibrations that occur
during our «human»
dental cleanings occur
during your kitty's cleaning,
anesthesia is required for the
procedure.
Inhalation
anesthesia using a cuffed endotracheal tube provides three important advantages the cooperation of the patient with a
procedure it does not understand, elimination of pain resulting from examination and treatment of affected
dental tissues
during the
procedure, and protection of the airway and lungs from accidental aspiration.
Over the counter flea collars are also toxic, especially in combination with
anesthesia, and will be discarded in the trash if present
during an exam, a
dental procedure or surgery.
After full examination including
dental radiographs, the problems were evident and resulted in extraction of 16 teeth that were not treatable, due to long - term infection that had gone undetected
during the
anesthesia - free cleaning
procedures.
To prevent your pet from moving
during the
dental cleaning
procedure and to avoid discomfort, we put it under
anesthesia.
If you or your veterinarian are concerned about
anesthesia for your pet, a board - certified veterinary anesthesiologist can provide care and intensive monitoring before,
during, and after
anesthesia to optimize recovery when your pet is having a
dental procedure or oral surgery performed.