Caring for Tiny Teeth and Big Chompers Across Courtenay
Dental health is an important part of your pet’s overall wellness. Just like you, your pet can develop plaque buildup, gum disease, infections, and tooth loss if you don’t look after their oral health. Courtenay Veterinary Clinic provides a compassionate pet dentist that keeps your pet’s mouth in healthy condition. Regular oral examinations allow us to identify concerns early and recommend appropriate treatment before issues become more serious. Book your pet in for an appointment today and make sure their teeth are healthy.
Comprehensive Dental Care
Our pet dental treatment begins with thorough oral examinations as part of your pet’s routine checkup. We assess the teeth, gums, tartar buildup, and any signs of dental disease to help monitor your pet’s long-term oral health. Then, if a professional cleaning is required, we use ultrasonic scaling, hand scaling, and polishing to remove plaque and tartar while promoting healthier teeth and gums.
So that we can have a full understanding of your pet’s oral health, we also offer digital dental radiography. Dental X-rays allow us to evaluate structures below the gum line that cannot be seen during a standard examination, helping us detect hidden infections, bone loss, damaged teeth, and other concerns.
Prevention, Treatment, & Ongoing Support
Dental disease in your pet can often creep up without any obvious symptoms, which means early detection and treatment are essential. When necessary, we perform safe dental extractions to remove severely damaged or infected teeth, relieve discomfort, and prevent infection from spreading.
Our team also provides guidance on home dental care, including brushing techniques, dental diets, and oral health products that support healthy habits between visits. Every treatment plan is tailored to your pet’s age, health, and dental condition, with compassionate, comfort-focused care at every stage.
Is Your Pet Trying to Tell You Something?
Pets can’t tell us when a tooth hurts, and dental problems are not always obvious at first. A change in the way your cat or dog eats, plays or even greets you could be a clue that something is going on inside their mouth.
Keep an eye, and a nose, out for signs such as:
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persistent bad breath
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red, swollen or bleeding gums
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yellow or brown tartar buildup
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loose, broken or discoloured teeth
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difficulty chewing or dropping food while eating
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chewing on one side of the mouth
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excessive drooling
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pawing or rubbing at the mouth
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reduced appetite or reluctance to eat hard food
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swelling around the mouth or face
If you notice something that makes you say, “Hmm, that’s new,” bring your pet in for a dental examination. Catching dental problems earlier can help relieve discomfort, prevent disease from progressing and keep those little chompers healthier for longer.