Overview
Did you know that many dogs and cats begin showing signs of dental disease by the age of three? Oral health plays an important role in your pet’s comfort, happiness, and overall wellbeing. When plaque and tartar build up on the teeth, they can irritate the gums and contribute to ongoing dental problems over time.
Regular veterinary dental checkups are an essential part of keeping your pet healthy. Non-anesthetic dental cleaning is designed to support good oral hygiene between veterinary visits for pets who are appropriate candidates.
Non-anesthetic Dental Cleaning As Part Of A Complete Oral Health Plan
Non-anesthetic dental cleaning is a gentle, preventive service performed while your pet is awake. It focuses on removing visible plaque and tartar from the surfaces of the teeth and helping maintain a cleaner, healthier mouth.
This service is not meant to replace veterinary dentistry or anesthesia-based dental procedures. Instead, it works best when combined with routine veterinary care and good at-home dental habits.
When Veterinary Care Is Needed
Some dental concerns require a veterinarian’s expertise. Pets showing signs such as significant gum inflammation, loose or broken teeth, oral pain, bleeding, swelling, or suspected infection should be evaluated by a licensed veterinarian. Anesthesia allows veterinarians to fully examine the mouth, take dental x-rays, and treat dental disease safely and effectively.
What We Do
- Provide gentle, non-anesthetic dental cleanings for appropriate pets
- Remove visible plaque and tartar from accessible tooth surfaces
- Use calm, low-stress handling and prioritize your pet’s comfort
- Educate pet parents on oral health and at-home dental care
- Encourage regular veterinary dental exams
- Refer pets to a veterinarian if advanced dental issues are observed
What We Do Not Do
- Diagnose medical or dental conditions
- Practice veterinary medicine or perform veterinary dentistry
- Use anesthesia or sedation
- Take dental x-rays
- Perform extractions, oral surgery, or treatment below the gumline
- Treat infected, fractured, or loose teeth
Working Alongside Veterinarians
We believe the best dental care happens through teamwork. Veterinarians play a critical role in diagnosing and treating dental disease, while non-anesthetic dental cleaning can help support oral hygiene and comfort between veterinary visits. Our goal is to work alongside veterinarians, not replace them, and to help pet parents make informed, responsible choices about their pet’s oral health.