Dentistry
We address possible issues within the teeth and below the gumline. Dr Paulauski has training in oral surgery to ensure minimal pain and optimal outcome in dental extractions and dental repairs.
The following are signs that your dog or cat may have a problem in his/her mouth and should be checked by a veterinarian:
These conditions cause a build-up of bad bacteria in the mouth, which can affect internal organs, such as the heart, liver, and kidneys. One of ways we combat these bad bacteria is with a full dental cleaning.
Our dental cleaning is very similar to what you would experience at your own dentist. We use dental probes and hand scalers to initially examine the mouth followed by a high-speed electric scaler to remove all tartar present. After, we do a complete polishing and an antiseptic rinse. While Dr. Paulauksi performs the dental, her assistant is charting the teeth and monitoring the anesthetic.
Dentistry is performed at the clinic Tues & Thurs mornings. Patients are dropped off between 7:30-8:30 am and they return home the same day between 5-7pm. All of our dental procedures include pre-anesthetic bloodwork, general anesthesia, intravenous fluids and antibiotics/pain meds if indicated.
The following are signs that your dog or cat may have a problem in his/her mouth and should be checked by a veterinarian:
- Bad breath (halitosis)
- Excessive drooling
- Red/Inflamed gums
- Dropping food while eating
- Decreased appetite
- No longer eating dry food
- Pawing at the face/mouth
- Heavy tartar build-up
- Swelling of the face (a sign of dental abscess)
- Tumors in the gums
- Cysts under the tongue
- Loose teeth
These conditions cause a build-up of bad bacteria in the mouth, which can affect internal organs, such as the heart, liver, and kidneys. One of ways we combat these bad bacteria is with a full dental cleaning.
Our dental cleaning is very similar to what you would experience at your own dentist. We use dental probes and hand scalers to initially examine the mouth followed by a high-speed electric scaler to remove all tartar present. After, we do a complete polishing and an antiseptic rinse. While Dr. Paulauksi performs the dental, her assistant is charting the teeth and monitoring the anesthetic.
Dentistry is performed at the clinic Tues & Thurs mornings. Patients are dropped off between 7:30-8:30 am and they return home the same day between 5-7pm. All of our dental procedures include pre-anesthetic bloodwork, general anesthesia, intravenous fluids and antibiotics/pain meds if indicated.
