Pet Dental Cleaning & Tooth Extraction: Protecting Your Companion’s Smile and Health

Many pet owners believe that bad breath is normal, but it is often the first sign of periodontal disease. By age three, over 80% of dogs and cats show signs of dental problems.

Left untreated, oral bacteria cause severe chronic pain, tissue damage and can even spread through the bloodstream to affect vital organs such as the heart, liver and kidneys.

At Bloor-Kipling Animal Clinic, our veterinary team offers comprehensive pet dental cleaning & tooth extraction services in Etobicoke to help keep your companion healthy, comfortable and pain-free.

What to Expect From a Professional Pet Dental Cleaning

Brushing at home is a good start, but it won’t remove hard tartar or clean deep under the gum line, where infections hide. Professional veterinary dental procedures include:

• Pre-anesthetic Screening: Blood tests verify your pet’s good health and safety for anesthesia.
• Ultrasonic Scaling & Polishing: Removes plaque and tartar above and below the gum line, then polishes the enamel to prevent future plaque buildup.
• Oral Examination: A thorough probing will reveal deep gum pockets, hidden decay or bone loss.

When Is Pet Tooth Extraction Needed?

If we can save natural teeth, we always try to do that. However, if a tooth is severely diseased or fractured or causing chronic pain, surgical extraction is the best way to restore your pet’s quality of life.

The reasons for extractions include:

• Periodontal Disease (Advanced): Severe infection that weakens the bone around the tooth.
• Broken or Cracked Teeth: The roots are exposed, which can cause severe nerve pain and the risk of infection.
• Tooth Resorption in Cats: A common and painful condition in cats in which the tooth structure dissolves.
• Retained Baby Teeth: Baby teeth that block the way of permanent adult teeth.

Did you know that? “Pets are experts in hiding oral pain. Many cats and dogs with serious tooth decay continue eating, quietly suffering until the source of the pain is safely removed.

Signs Your Pet Needs a Dental Checkup

Look out for these key signs that your pet may need urgent dental care:

• Bad breath (halitosis)
• Red or swollen gums that bleed
• Excessive salivating or pawing at the mouth
• Chewing on one side or dropping food while eating
• Discoloured, loose or cracked teeth

You Can Trust Bloor-Kipling Animal Clinic With Your Pet’s Dental Needs

We are a trusted local veterinary clinic in Etobicoke, providing gentle care, customized pain management, and clear post-procedure guidance to make your pet’s dental visit as smooth as possible.

Book a professional dental assessment today to protect your pet’s long-term health and comfort!

Address: 3804 Bloor Street West, Etobicoke, ON M9B 6C2

Tel: 416-233-6306

Website: bloorkiplinganimalclinic.ca

Call us today at 416-233-6306 to book your pet’s dental assessment at Bloor-Kipling Animal Clinic!