Pet Dentistry
Ensure your pet has a healthy smile with expert Pet Dentistry at Vernon Hills Animal Hospital in Mundelein, IL. Offering comprehensive teeth cleaning and veterinary dental X-rays.
Advanced Pet Dentistry for Health and Happiness in Mundelein, IL
Oral health is intrinsically linked to overall health. Vernon Hills Animal Hospital, serving Mundelein, IL, provides comprehensive Pet Dentistry services to ensure your companion’s mouth is healthy, comfortable, and pain-free. Over 80% of pets over the age of three suffer from periodontal disease, making routine dental care critical.
We emphasize that professional veterinary dental X-rays and anesthetic dental cleaning are not optional—they are essential components of high-quality, authoritative veterinary care designed to prevent systemic health issues.
Our Comprehensive Pet Teeth Cleaning Process
We adhere to the highest standards of care, ensuring a thorough and safe experience for every patient receiving pet teeth cleaning:
- Pre-Dental Assessment: Includes blood work from our Vet Laboratory and a thorough physical exam to ensure your pet is fit for anesthesia.
- Anesthesia and Monitoring: We utilize safe, modern anesthesia and dedicated anesthesia monitoring (as used in General Pet Surgery) throughout the procedure.
- Veterinary Dental X-Rays: We capture full-mouth X-rays to check the structures beneath the gumline, where most dental disease occurs.
- Scaling and Polishing: Ultrasonic scaling removes plaque and tartar, followed by polishing to smooth the tooth surface and resist future buildup.
- Pet Oral Surgery: If necessary, we perform expert extractions or other pet oral surgery to address severely damaged or infected teeth.
The Importance of Anesthetic Dental Cleaning
While non-anesthetic cleanings may seem appealing, only an anesthetic dental cleaning allows for safe, effective cleaning below the gumline and accurate diagnosis via X-rays.
- Systemic Health: Eliminates bacteria from the mouth that can travel to and damage the heart, liver, and kidneys.
- Pain Relief: Treats chronic, often hidden pain caused by fractured teeth or severe gum recession.
- Expert Diagnosis: Allows the veterinary dentist to fully probe and examine the entire oral cavity.
Trust Vernon Hills Animal Hospital for expert Pet Dentistry in Mundelein, IL, safeguarding your pet’s smile and overall health.
Next Step in Your Pet’s Oral Health
Don’t ignore bad breath! Schedule your pet’s dental consultation and potential anesthetic dental cleaning today.