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Most people are aware of the importance of taking care of their own teeth (brushing and flossing daily and regular trips to the dentist). But, do you know that your pet suffers from the same dental problems that you do? In fact, dogs and cats feel dental pain and discomfort just as we do, and yet it is far more common for them to have significant dental problems since they are not getting regular dental care. The biggest reason that pets often do not receive the dental care they need is because they rarely show obvious signs of pain or problems, which means that they suffer in silence.
To find out if your pet has periodontal disease, lift the lip and look for the presence of tartar, or redness and swelling of the gums. (Figures 1-3) Furthermore, if your pet’s breath smells, it is a sure sign of an oral infection, and in all likelihood it is very advanced. A new method for determining the level of gum disease in animals is provided by a simple technology called Orastrip. This quick and painless test can tell the level of dental disease in 10 seconds, either giving you piece of mind, or alerting you of your pet’s need for treatment. Ask your veterinarian about Orastrip, or for more information on this inexpensive service, please visit www.orastrip.com.
In addition to the serious local and systemic (full body) problems associated with periodontal disease, there are numerous other painful and/or infectious conditions that occur within the mouth such as: broken teeth (Figure 7), cavities, orthodontic disease (Figure 8), and oral cancers. This means that virtually every pet has some type of oral disease.
Treatment and prevention of dental disease in our pets is very similar to the requirements of taking care of our own teeth; homecare and regular professional cleanings. Professional cleanings are very important for the health of our pets and these are generally recommended on an annual basis, but the frequency varies amongst breeds and individuals. In general, the smaller the breed of dog, the more prone they are to periodontal disease and thus more frequent dental cleanings are necessary. One important point is that a thorough dental cleaning is more than just scaling and polishing the teeth. It
Furthermore, professional dental therapy can greatly benefit pets with other disease problems, such as heart disease, kidney disease, and diabetes. (For example, some cats with diabetes will no longer require insulin injections after treatment and resolution of their periodontal disease.)
It is important to note that proper veterinary dental care for pets requires general anesthesia. While it is common for people to have misgivings about general anesthesia for their pets, the truth is that properly performed anesthesia is exceedingly safe today. Advances in pre-operative work-up, anesthetic drugs, and monitoring have significantly decreased the risk of anesthesia. (See questions to ask your veterinarian) Nowadays, the exceedingly minor risk is far outweighed by the health benefits of good oral health. In addition, it is a myth that older pets should not have anesthesia. Studies have shown that healthy older pets are not an increased risk for anesthesia. Finally, patients with mild to moderate health problems still can be safely anesthetized.
“Anesthesia-free” dentistry is not only ineffective; it is stressful to the pet and it is dangerous to have sharp instruments in their mouths while they are awake. For these reasons, this practice is
Ideally, homecare for pets includes daily brushing, but there are a number of diets, rinses, and treats that can also be effective preventative measures. For a list of veterinary approved products please visit
If you pet has broken a tooth, don’t fret, it can usually be saved. Fractured teeth with direct root canal exposure are either very painful, infected, or both and demand treatment. Just because the pet is eating and not showing signs of discomfort does NOT mean that they are not suffering. These teeth must be treated. The ideal treatment for fractured teeth with root canal exposure is root canal therapy. This will save the tooth and is much less painful and invasive than extraction. Ask your veterinarian for a referral or visit or website for more information. If the tooth is broken
Speaking of dental x-rays, they are critical for proper oral care. Numerous studies have shown that dental x-rays provide critical information in almost every case. X-ray images can show infected (and/or painful) teeth, help diagnose oral cancer and periodontal disease, and are critical for all extractions. All veterinary dentists agree that full mouth x-rays should be taken virtually every time a pet has a cleaning. The exception is that some veterinary dentists believe that large breed dogs only require x-rays when problems are found on oral exam.
