When you think about dental care for your pet, you may imagine a simple teeth cleaning. In reality, veterinary dental care is far more advanced - and just as important as your own dental visits. From preventive hygiene to advanced oral surgery, we provide a complete range of dental services designed to keep your pet’s teeth, gums, and mouth in the best possible condition.

The Importance of Dental Care for Pets

Dental problems in pets often go unnoticed until they become severe. Bad breath, difficulty eating, pawing at the mouth, or visible tartar are all signs that your pet may need dental attention. Left untreated, dental disease can lead to pain, tooth loss, and even systemic health problems affecting the heart, liver, and kidneys. By providing regular dental exams and treatments, we help your pets live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
 

Comprehensive Dental Hygiene for Pets

Good oral health begins with prevention. Our dental hygiene services are aimed at removing harmful plaque and tartar while keeping your pet’s smile clean and bright:
 

• Scaling to remove plaque and tartar above the gum line

• Polishing to smooth teeth and prevent buildup

• Filing for proper tooth shaping

• Cleaning below the gum line to target hidden plaque and tartar

• X-ray examinations below the gum line to detect signs of disease

These procedures do more than keep your pet’s teeth clean - they help prevent painful conditions and serious illnesses caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream.

Advanced Oral Procedures

Just like humans, pets can develop dental problems that require specialized treatment. Our oral procedures include:
 

• Endodontic therapy (root canals) to save damaged teeth

• Tooth restoration to maintain function and comfort

• Orthodontics to correct alignment issues

• Treatment for periodontal disease to protect gums and bone health

• Infection treatment to relieve pain and prevent further damage

These treatments help preserve your pet’s natural teeth while addressing pain, infections, and structural problems.

Surgical Dental Care

In some cases, surgical intervention is necessary to restore your pet’s health. Our hospital offers a full range of surgical dental procedures, including:
 

• Fracture repairs to restore function after trauma

• Tooth or pulp extractions when preservation isn’t possible

• Treatment for oral cancer or cysts

• Cleft palate repair to improve comfort and health

• Abscess treatment to eliminate painful infections

Each procedure is performed with the same level of precision and care you would expect from your own dentist, with your pet’s comfort and well-being as our top priority.

Protect Your Pet’s Smile Today

Dental care for pets is more than just clean teeth - it’s about protecting their overall health. With comprehensive hygiene services, advanced oral procedures, and surgical treatments, we provide the same level of dental care for pets that you would expect for yourself.
 

Contact French Valley Veterinary Hospital to schedule your pet’s dental exam and give them the gift of a healthier, brighter smile. Visit our office in Winchester, California, or call (951) 926-8000 to book an appointment today.