Mount Dora Veterinary Dental Care

Dental care is an important part of your pet’s health. If allowed to progress, dental disease can cause oral pain, difficulty eating, and severe halitosis.

Severe dental disease can also lead to systemic disease related to oral bacteria entering the bloodstream and causing damage to the kidneys, heart and liver. Lake Veterinary Clinic provides dental prophylaxis(cleaning and polishing) under general anesthesia. This includes an oral exam, ultrasonic scaling, polishing and extraction of infected nonviable teeth. Common signs of dental disease include:

• Persistent bad breath
• Tartar and plaque buildup
• Red, swollen gums
• Pain or bleeding when your pet eats or gums are touched
• Pawing at the mouth
• Decreased appetite or difficulty eating
• Loose or missing teeth

Please contact us if you notice any of these problems.