A proper veterinary dental requires anesthesia, full-mouth x-rays, periodontal probing, and treatment of what we find. Anesthesia-free "cleanings" miss the 60% of disease that lives below the gumline. Our COHATs are the real thing.
COHAT is the modern standard for veterinary dentistry. Under anesthesia, we examine, x-ray, scale, polish, and treat every tooth — diagnosing the full mouth instead of guessing at what we can see from the outside.
Without x-rays, we can't see resorptive lesions, root abscesses, retained roots, or jaw bone loss. Studies show 30–60% of dental issues are invisible without imaging. Every dental we do includes full-mouth films — at no extra charge.
Severe periodontal disease, fractured roots, and feline resorptive lesions all need extraction. Our doctors are trained in surgical extraction techniques — including bone flaps and gingival sutures — that minimize trauma and speed healing.
Daily brushing is the gold standard, but we know it's not realistic for every pet. We'll show you what works for yours — including dental diets, water additives, and VOHC-approved chews that actually help.
Most pets are home by mid-afternoon and back to normal within 24 hours. Here's what happens between drop-off and pick-up.
7:30–8:30 AM. We confirm fasting, do a final exam, and place an IV catheter.
Pre-medications, induction, intubation. Full-mouth x-rays before any cleaning starts.
Scale, polish, and treat any findings. Doctor calls you before any extraction is performed.
Slow wake-up in our recovery ward. Pick-up usually 2–4 PM. Discharge papers, meds, and rechecks scheduled.
It's a sign of dental disease. Book a dental consult — we'll grade your pet's mouth and give you an honest recommendation.
Trusted veterinary care for pets across the area:
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