While practicing good oral hygiene for your pet will certainly help freshen their breath, it does so much more. Staying on top of your four-legged friend’s dental health also protects their heart, liver, kidneys, and overall well-being. At Fairfax Animal Hospital, we take a proactive approach to your dog or cat’s oral care, offering comprehensive dental cleanings, full-mouth digital X-rays, and tooth extractions when needed. Even if your pet has no visible symptoms, regular dental care is one of the most important ways to prevent pain and infection while boosting their quality of life.
Our comprehensive pet dental cleanings remove plaque and tartar above and below the gumline, helping prevent painful dental disease. Digital dental X-rays let us detect hidden problems like tooth root abscesses, fractured teeth, and bone loss, protecting your pet’s health before issues become serious.
Sometimes saving a tooth isn’t possible, and that’s when our focus shifts to relief and healing. We perform extractions with precision and care, using pain management protocols to keep your pet comfortable during and after the procedure. Removing diseased or damaged teeth can significantly improve your pet’s quality of life.
From oral mass removals to managing gingival hyperplasia, we handle a range of advanced dental treatments. Each procedure is tailored to your pet’s needs, with meticulous attention to safety, comfort, and long-term oral health.
Once a year is ideal for most pets, but we may recommend more frequent cleanings if your pet is prone to dental issues or has specific medical needs.
Watch for bad breath, tartar buildup, bleeding gums, changes in chewing behavior, or swelling around the face. These symptoms can indicate pain or infection.
We do not offer non-anesthetic cleanings because they can’t reach beneath the gumline where real problems begin. Anesthesia allows us to clean thoroughly, keep your pet safe, and reduce stress or fear.
Absolutely. In fact, older pets often need dental care the most. We perform thorough pre-anesthetic exams and lab work to ensure your senior pet’s safety.
We use local anesthesia and post-op pain medication to keep your pet comfortable. Most pets bounce back quickly and eat more comfortably than they did before.
