Dentistry & Dental Surgeries Steveston, Richmond

We recommend that pets come in for a dental checkup and cleaning at least once per year even if your dog or cat doesn’t have any symptoms. In addition, their teeth should be brushed daily at home. Our team is happy to share some techniques and product recommendations to make your daily brushing routine as easy as 1-2-3. 

The common signs of dental disease are:

• Red, swollen, or bleeding gums
• Yellow or brown buildup (tartar) on the teeth
• Bad breath
• Excessive drooling
• Changes in eating or chewing habits
• Pawing at the face
• Loose teeth 

No. Human toothpaste contains ingredients that can be TOXIC for pets. Please use products made specifically for pets and their unique species. 

Just like humans pets need daily oral hygiene and regular dental checkups. They require preventive, proactive and, when necessary, involved dental care. 

Dental disease causes pain. Pets are good in masking their oral pain very effectively. Our pets deserve to live with a pain-free mouth. Do not wait until your pet stops eating food. 

Hard food/kibbles may be only a small part of keeping your pet’s mouth healthy. Some products on the market help control tartar but are not a complete routine. Please be careful while selecting hard chews for your dog as they may lead to tooth crack and fractures.  

We always perform pre-op anesthesia screening (i.e. Blood work, Urinalysis, ECG) and a physical exam before a surgery. With Proper fluid maintenance and anesthesia monitoring, there is almost no risk to a properly monitored dental. Ask our team for a pre anesthetic work.

No, Bad breath is a sign of significant oral infection and, while there are other causes, periodontal disease is by far the number one cause of halitosis.