Your dog is a part of your family. They are your protector and your best friend. They keep you company when you're alone and help you feel better when you're sick. They are loyal and loving companions, and they can't be replaced.
Dental care is a crucial part of keeping your dog healthy and happy. Just like humans, dogs need regular dental check-ups to prevent diseases, clean their teeth and gums, and keep their mouths healthy.
To give you a better idea of just how important routine dental appointments are for your dog, we've put together a list of the top five benefits of dental care. Your dog will thank you for it!
1. Tooth and gum disease prevention
Just like us, dogs can develop tooth and gum disease, with diseases like periodontitis potentially causing a lot of pain and discomfort for your dog. Routine dental cleanings will minimize plaque and tartar build-up and help treat tooth and gum disease before it becomes too advanced.
2. Fresher breath and better hygiene
One of the biggest benefits of dental check-ups is the removal of odor-causing food scraps and bacteria from your dog’s mouth. A deep cleaning of your dog's teeth and gumline will combat bad breath from germs and bacteria.
3. Better digestion and reduced risk of stomach and intestinal ailments
If your dog's teeth aren't cleaned regularly, food and bacteria can build up in the oral cavity, potentially leading to a host of digestive issues. Routine check-ups at The Animal Doctors can help minimize the risk of this and may even help reduce gas and bloating.
4. Early detection of oral cancer
Routine dental cleanings can help detect oral cancer even before your dog shows any symptoms. If signs of oral cancer are found, our team of skilled doctors and veterinary technicians will take steps to diagnose and treat your dog as early as possible. This is especially important for dogs because early detection of oral cancer is the best way to ensure a full recovery.
5. Prevent the early loss of teeth
While your dog will likely lose some of its teeth naturally, excessive loss of adult teeth can be a sign of an underlying weakness or infection in the teeth-supporting structures of the gumline. The best way to prevent this is to catch and treat vulnerable teeth before they loosen. Remember, dental care is an investment in your dog's long-term health. The more you catch and treat problems early, the better off your dog will be.
At the Animal Doctors, Dr. Greg Bogatsky, Dr. Donald Jones, Dr. Megan Armor, and our team provide a range of dental care services to help keep your dog happy and healthy throughout his or her lifetime. Whether you need digital X-ray imaging or routine cleaning and tartar removal, we’re here to help.
The Animal Doctors services the entire San Francisco Peninsula, including Atherton, Cupertino, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley, Redwood City, Stanford, and Woodside.
