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Dentistry
If you're an animal lover (which we think you are) than, you may believe the old adage that a dogs mouth is 10 times cleaner than a humans. When you think about all of the situations our pets get into it's very difficult to believe that a human who brushes 2-3 times daily has a dirtier mouth than the dog who drinks out of the toilet and picks through the garbage. We hate to dispel that myth entirely, particularly because we love when our companions show us affection however; we are going to shed some light on the truth.
Truth be told, your pets mouth can be as clean as you want it to be. Basically, the healthier the pet the cleaner the mouth. However, our furry friends require our help to remain healthy. After all, they can't drive themselves to see the veterinarian for a cleaning, and you certainly will not catch them with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Therefore, they need you to help them out.
Gum Disease (Gingivitis or Periodontitis) like humans, if left untreated can cause tooth rot and decay and is the most diagnosed problem in cats and dogs alike. Your beloved pet could lose their teeth, which would make it very difficult and painful to eat anything. By the age of four years old 80% of dogs and 70% of cats will show signs of dental disease. Further, once the bacterium has access to internal organs through the open gums more serious health problems like heart, lung, and kidney disease may follow short after. Additionally, you can expect to be on the receiving end of that horrendous oral odor, better known as doggy breath.
Seeing your regular veterinarian for regular dental cleanings and check-ups is part of good pet care and being a good pet owner.
NorthStar VETS is proud to offer this specialty service to your special friend for the tough stuff outside of routine dental care:
Endodontic treatment
- Root canal therapy
- Vital pulp therapy
- Surgical root canal therapy
Periodontal surgery
- Professional Dental Cleanings, including closed and open root planning
- Advanced periodontal surgery
- Crown lengthening procedures for tooth fractures that extend below the gingival margin
Oral surgery
- Surgical extractions, including full mouth extractions for stomatitis patients
- Minimally invasive jaw fracture repair
- Oral surgical oncology-oral tumor biopsy, mandibulectomy, maxillectomy
- Repair of hard and soft palate defects
- Muscle biopsy for suspected masticatory myositis cases
Prosthodontics
- Full metal crowns for fractured teeth
- Three-quarter crowns for cage-biter's wear
Radiography
- Dental radiography
- CT scan of head/neck
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