Dental Care for Pets in Spring Hill, FL
Your pet’s dental health plays a vital role in their overall well-being. At Garrison Animal Clinic, we provide comprehensive dental care services, including professional dental cleanings and tooth extractions, to keep your pet healthy and comfortable.
Our veterinary team has extensive experience caring for the dental needs of dogs and cats, ensuring safe procedures and compassionate treatment every step of the way.
Dental Cleanings
Have you noticed bad breath, discoloration, or buildup on your pet’s teeth? These may be signs that a professional dental cleaning is needed. During a dental cleaning (also known as prophylaxis), plaque and tartar are removed, and the entire mouth is carefully examined.
Dental cleanings are performed under general anesthesia to ensure your pet remains pain-free and to allow thorough cleaning below the gum line.
What our dental cleanings may include:
- Removing visible plaque and tartar
- Eliminating buildup under the gums
- Probing dental sockets to assess disease
- Polishing teeth to smooth enamel
- Dental X-rays to evaluate hidden issues
- Applying fluoride or dental sealant
- Dental charting to monitor progression
- Full oral examination for growths or wounds
Benefits of dental cleanings:
- Reduces infection risk
- Prevents tooth loss
- Improves breath
- Protects internal organs from bacteria
Tooth Extractions
Pets often hide dental pain, making it difficult to detect serious issues. Tooth extractions may be necessary due to gum disease, broken teeth, decay, or impacted teeth.
Our team uses advanced techniques and pain management protocols to ensure your pet’s comfort throughout the procedure.
Reasons a pet may need a tooth extraction:
- Gum disease
- Broken or fractured teeth
- Tooth decay
- Unerupted or impacted teeth
What extractions involve:
Depending on the case, surgical extractions may require small incisions in the gum tissue, removal of surrounding bone, and closure with absorbable sutures. Local and general anesthesia are used to minimize discomfort.
Most pets recover quickly and return to eating normally within a short period. Soft food is typically recommended during healing.
Schedule an Appointment Today at Garrison Animal Clinic
Whether your pet needs a dental cleaning, a tooth extraction, or a full dental evaluation, our team is here to help.
Call us at (352) 340-5928!
