FEBRUARY IS DENTAL HEALTH MONTH!!

Your pet's oral health is as important as your own! Aside from routine dental cleanings with your veterinarian, there are many aspects to your pet's dental health.
During the month of February, Elmsdale Animal Hospital is paying special attention to your pet's mouth! We will have special promotions and offers all month long. Call now to schedule a dental exam!

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Stages of Dental Disease

Early stages of periodontal disease can be reversed with daily brushing and/or a dental cleaning. As it progresses, teeth may need to be removed to correct the problem. If left unchecked, bacteria from the teeth can cause irreversible damage to the kidneys, liver and heart

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Dental Radiographs

Dental radiographs are an important part of your pet's dental procedure. They allow the Veterinarian to see what's happening below the gum line. This can be critical when deciding if and how best to extract a tooth.   

This dog's jaw was fractured due to extreme dental disease!

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Ways To Care For Your Pets Oral Health

 There are SO MANY ways to care for your pet's mouth at home!

• BRUSHING - As with humans, daily brushing is the BEST way to take care of your pet's smile
• Dental Diets - There are several diets on the market that are specially designed for oral health
• Water Additives - Adding these to your  pet's drinking water can help discourage plaque from forming
• Dental Treats - Who doesn't love a treat??