Like humans, pets can suffer from dental issues causing discomfort and pain. Many of our pets develop gum disease by three years old, which can cause serious health complications if left untreated. Our dental services include comprehensive dental exams, teeth cleaning, and extractions to prevent unwanted dental complications.
At McMillin Animal Hospital, we take a comprehensive approach to pet dentistry. Our skilled veterinary team performs all our exams and cleanings under general anesthesia to ensure a calm and thorough dental visit. We will closely monitor your pet’s vital signs during each visit and follow strict anesthesia protocols to keep your pet safe.
Our pet dental exams begin by evaluating your pet’s teeth for plaque buildup and potentially rotten or broken teeth.
After the dental exam, our team will clean your pet’s teeth to give them a bright smile. We use a combination of brushing, scaling, and rinsing techniques to remove plaque buildup. Once your pet’s teeth are clean, we will look them over again for signs of unhealthy teeth we might have missed in the initial exam.
Prior to your pet’s dental procedure, we will provide you with a tentative treatment plan, which may include the possibility of discovering teeth that need to be extracted. If, while your pet is under anesthesia, we determine that a tooth needs to be removed, we will perform the extraction at that time, to avoid prolonging your pet’s anesthesia time, minimize future oral surgeries, and provide your pet with the best dental care possible. Our veterinarian will guide you through proper post-extraction care to ensure your pet quickly recovers.
At McMillin Animal Hospital, we take a proactive approach to dental care to keep your pets healthy and happy. Regular dental care can prevent the need for extensive and costly dental procedures down the line while also improving your pet’s overall quality of life. Contact our vet clinic today to schedule your pet’s next dental appointment!
At McMillin Animal Hospital, we are committed to providing a comfortable, high-quality experience for our clients and their pets. Our comprehensive services include routine pet wellness exams, pet vaccines, pet dental care, in-house diagnostics, sick pet visits, and pet surgery. We proudly serve the Orting, Puyallup, South Hill, Sumner, Buckley, Bonney Lake, Fife, Graham, and Auburn communities. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
