Everyone knows the importance of dental care for people. However, are you aware that this same care is just as crucial for your pet? Dental exams and cleanings are essential for your pet’s oral health. Lack of care could lead to dental problems that affect your pet’s overall health. Dental issues like loose teeth, tooth infections, periodontal disease, and others can be avoided through routine dental care. If you live in Lakewood, California, or surrounding areas, you can bring your pet to Bloomfield Animal Hospital for the dental care it needs.
Importance of pet dental care
Pets, like their owners, are susceptible to dental issues that can damage their teeth and gums. These issues are caused by the buildup of plaque and tartar on your pet’s teeth. Tartar build-up can lead to tooth infections and early signs of gum disease. In its advanced stage, gum disease can destroy the bone structure of your pet’s teeth, leading to receding gums, loose teeth, and eventually tooth loss.
The good news is that many, if not all, of your pet’s dental problems can be avoided through routine dental care. Through annual exams and cleanings, Dr. Jose Arambulo can catch problems in their early stages, so your pet can get treated right away and avoid painful symptoms. Early treatment of dental disease can keep harmful bacteria from spreading throughout your pet’s body and causing major health issues.
Pet dentistry services offered by your veterinary dental clinic in Lakewood
At Bloomfield Animal Hospital, we offer the following dental services:
- Dental exams and X-rays to check for signs of dental problems or gum disease
- Dental cleanings
- Treatment of dental issues like tooth infections, broken teeth, swollen gums, mouth sores, and periodontal disease
- Dental surgery to extract teeth that can’t be saved due to extensive damage
These services are done under anesthesia, so your pet experiences no pain during treatment.
Pet dentistry in and around Lakewood, CA
Preventative pet dental care is just a phone call away at Bloomfield Animal Hospital in Lakewood, CA. To schedule dental services for your pet, contact Dr. Jose Arambulo today at (562) 383-7788.
