Pet Dental Services

Your Trusted Pet Dentistry Partner

When it comes to your pet's dental health, Taylor Animal Hospital Of Smithville is the top choice. We understand the importance of maintaining your furry friend's oral health, and we're here to help. Our services range from dental cleaning to handling more serious issues like broken or loose teeth.

Get in touch  with Taylor Animal Hospital Of Smithville for all your pet dentistry needs. Emergency service is available during office hours.

Recognizing the Need for Pet Dentistry

Dental care for your pet is essential. At Taylor Animal Hospital of Smithville, we recommend regular treatments for your pet. However, here are some signs that emergency pet dental care may be necessary:

• Bad breath that persists
• Broken or loose teeth
• Retained baby teeth or extra teeth
• Discolored teeth covered with tartar
• Changes in chewing habits
• Drooling or dropping food while eating
• Decreased appetite or outright refusal to eat
• Pain around the mouth area
• Bleeding from the mouth
• Swelling around the mouth or cheeks

If you notice any of these signs, it's time to   contact Taylor Animal Hospital of Smithville  immediately.

Understanding the Pet Dental Cleaning Process

A dental cleaning, or dental prophylaxis, is performed under anesthesia. Before anesthesia, your pet will have a physical examination, complete blood work, and an IV catheter will be placed. Once under anesthesia, a complete oral examination will be performed, and we will take dental radiographs.

Your pet will have IV fluids during the procedure. The plaque and calculus will then be removed with an ultrasonic scaler. This is a tool similar to the one your dentist uses.

Once your pet's teeth are cleaned up, we can then repeat the oral examination and assess each tooth for gingival pocket depth, root exposure, fractures, or bone loss. Any teeth that are loose, have root or furcation exposure, or have fractures resulting in pulp cavity exposure will be extracted. Following extraction, the gum tissue is closed with an absorbable suture.

For the remaining teeth, surfaces are polished to create a smooth shine, and we will remove stains from the enamel. We do as much work as possible for your pet's dental health.

All pets get an injection of a medication to prevent nausea after anesthesia, and pain medications are dispensed to all pets that need extractions. Antibiotics may be sent for severely infected mouths. Dental cleanings are an outpatient procedure. All procedures are done in the mornings, and pets then go home to their families between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM.

If you have questions,   reach out to us  at Taylor Animal Hospital Of Smithville. We'll take good care of your pet!

The Top Vet in Smithville, MO

Taylor Animal Hospital Of Smithville is not just any veterinarian clinic. We are the longest-standing veterinarian in Smithville, MO, serving you since 1960. Here's why we are the best choice for your pet's dental health:

• Long-standing reputation in Smithville, MO
• Privately owned
• Member of the AVMA and MVMA
• Over six decades of service
• Local and easily accessible
• Emergency services during office hours

Don't wait to   contact Taylor Animal Hospital of Smithville  today for your pet's dental needs.

Contact Us Today!

Are you ready to give your pet the dental care they deserve?   Get in touch  with us at Taylor Animal Hospital Of Smithville. We're here to ensure your pet's oral health is in the best hands.