Pet Dental Care
Your pet’s dental health is an important part of their overall wellness and comfort. At Elon Oaks Veterinary Hospital, we provide professional dental care services designed to help prevent oral disease, reduce discomfort, and support long-term health. Our experienced veterinary team offers comprehensive dental evaluations, professional cleanings, digital dental imaging, and personalized treatment plans tailored to your pet’s specific needs.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive oral examinations
- Professional dental cleanings
- Digital dental X-rays
- Tooth extractions when necessary
- Preventive dental care guidance
Why Is Dental Care Important?
Dental disease is one of the most common health conditions in pets and can impact much more than just the mouth. Without proper dental care, plaque and tartar buildup may lead to gum disease, painful infections, tooth loss, and complications affecting vital organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys.
Benefits of Routine Dental Care:
- Helps prevent gum disease and infection
- Reduces plaque and tartar buildup
- Supports healthy teeth and gums
- Improves breath and oral hygiene
- Supports overall long-term health and wellness
Everything You Need to Know About Our Pet Dental Care Services
Keeping your pet’s teeth healthy is an important part of their overall wellness. At Elon Oaks Veterinary Hospital, our dental care services are designed to help prevent oral disease, reduce discomfort, and support a healthier, happier life for your pet. From routine cleanings and dental evaluations to advanced oral treatments, our experienced veterinary team is here to provide compassionate, high-quality care tailored to your pet’s needs.
Patients are eligible to schedule a Dental Appointment if they meet the following criteria:
- Patient has been seen within the last 6 months by an EOVH veterinarian
- All surgery patients must be up to date on Rabies, DAPP, and Bordetella. Vaccines must be updated a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the procedure.
- Patient should be in good health without any abnormal signs such as Vomiting, Diarrhea, Coughing, Sneezing, Lethargy, or not feeling well/acting themselves
- Scaling – This is the process of removing hard tartar from the surface of your pet’s teeth, including under the gumline, removing trapped bacteria and infection.
- Polishing – This smooths out microscopic etches on the surface of the teeth that may otherwise encourage plaque and tartar buildup.
- Charting – This is the process of documenting the health of the teeth and evaluating any pockets, loss of bone, gingivitis, or other signs of disease.
- X-Rays – Up to 75% of a pet’s tooth is BELOW the gumline! The only way to assess the health of this portion of the teeth is with xrays.
We include several procedures in our dental package that may be considered “add-ons” at other vet clinics.
- Pre-anesthetic bloodwork – To make anesthesia as safe as possible, we evaluate bloodwork ahead of time to determine if anything’s off that would affect their ability to handle anesthesia.
- IV fluid therapy – When a pet goes under anesthesia, their blood pressure decreases. By providing IV fluids, we make anesthesia safer by helping the pet’s body compensate for that decrease in blood pressure.
- Dental X-Rays – This is included in all dental cleanings so we can completely evaluate the health of the teeth.
The cost depends on exactly what service your pet needs. A dental cleaning (without extractions) starts at $495. If your pet needs extractions (removal of diseased teeth), the cost depends on how many teeth need to be extracted. Additional information is available here.
Yes! We offer payment plans through Cherry and Varidi. Please visit our Payment Options page to explore your financing options and learn how to apply.