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Steps of the Dental Prophy

A complete dental prophy involves many steps...

Severe Periodontal Disease

Anesthesia is administered through an I.V. catheter. 

The vet administers anesthesia

An endotracheal tube is placed in your pet's trachea so gas anesthesia can be administered and the airway is kept free of debris.

The vet intubates the dental patient

An oral exam is performed in your pet's mouth.

An oral exam is performed

The entire mouth and any abnormalities are charted and recorded. 

The entire mouth is charted

I.V. fluids are administered throughout the procedure.

IV fluids are administered

The gums around the teeth are probed for periodontal pocket depth.

The gums are probed for pocket depth

Large deposits of tartar are chipped off.

Tartar is removed

The teeth are scaled with an ultrasonic scaler.  The ultrasonic vibrations loosen tartar without harming the teeth.

The teeth are scaled ultrasonically

The tooth surface above the gum is scaled and made smooth.

The surfaces above the gum line are smoothed

The teeth are polished to repair any microscopic defects in the enamel and leave the surface smooth.

The teeth are polished

 

The teeth are rinsed with an antiseptic fluid above and below the gum line.

An antiseptic wash is used to rinse the mouth

Fluoride foam is applied to the teeth to seal and protect the enamel. 

Fluoride foam is applied

Your pet goes home with a new smile!

All Clean!

 

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