If you are confident about the skills of the practitioner of your choice,
dental hand scaling is an important part of your dog's dental hygiene, which can save you money, but more importantly, your dog's teeth.
Not exact matches
Using a
dental tool to «
hand scale» the teeth works to scrape off the plaque & tarter but does nothing to address gingivitis or diseased teeth that need extracting or tartar under the gum line.
At The Drake Center, a registered veterinary technician (RVT) performs the cleaning portion of every
dental procedure, which includes ultrasonic
scaling to remove calculus and plaque, sub-gingival
hand scaling to remove debris below the gum line, polishing and fluoride application.
During your pet's
dental procedure we will remove all tartar from teeth above and below the gums (sub-gingival) using both ultrasonic and
hand scaling tools.
Professional groomers can also do light
scaling by
hand, but not at the same level as a veterinarian — it is still important to check in with a veterinarian regularly and have
dental work performed as needed.
Dental cleaning which includes ultrasonic and
hand scaling below and above the gum line, polishing, fluoride treatment and complete
dental charting
Your dog's
dental care should include regular
dental exams, some
hand scaling by a trained professional and bone feeding.
A registered veterinary technician (RVT) performs the
dental cleaning procedure, which includes ultrasonic and
hand scaling, polishing and complete
dental charting.
Proficiencies Review and update medical histories noting changes in
dental health Perform intra / extra-oral exams and periodontal evaluations Remove plaque, tartar, and bacteria above and below gum line Apply anti-cavity agents such as fluoride and sealants Treat gingivitis and periodontitis Implement cavitron, piezo, and titan sonic scalers
Hand scale periodontal patients with type 1 to type IV periodontitis disease Perform x-rays, digital imaging, and interpret radiographs Administer local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide Instruct patient in home care specially tailored for individual patient needs Schedule patient appointments through Dentrix software