Dentistry

You can find the price ranges for Stage 1 and 2 dental procedures on our pricing page. We can provide a more accurate cost estimate after examining your pet. In some cases, dental X-rays are needed to determine how many teeth may need to be extracted. The final cost depends on several factors, including the number of X-rays and extractions, as well as whether preoperative blood tests or IV fluids are required.

These are effective and can be a supplement to teeth brushing - but not a replacement. There is a huge variety available. Take care regarding calorie content, and be sure the product you choose is not too hard on the teeth, as this can damage enamel. We find that Hills T/D diet is the most effective biscuit to feed to prevent dental disease.

Plaque takes 48 hours to form. We recommend brushing daily. At a minimum, brush every other day. Start by simply letting your pet lick the meat or fish flavoured toothpaste off your finger like a treat, then once they are used to this you can gently rub the gums with your paste covered finger. This can take a week or two to establish trust and awareness. Once everyone is happy you can introduce the brush.

Choose your moment.
It is easiest to brush your pet’s teeth when you are both calm. If your pet pulls away or is uncomfortable at any point in a brushing session, stop what you are doing and take a break. During the next session, go back a step to when your pet was comfortable. Practice that step slowly before progressing gradually.

During your pet’s routine check-up or annual vaccinations, we’ll examine their teeth and let you know if there are any dental issues. If you have concerns before then, you can always book a consultation to discuss them with our clinical team.

For our elderly patients, we take extra precautions to ensure their safety during procedures. We recommend a preoperative blood test to check kidney, liver, and other vital parameters. If the results raise concerns, we may adjust the anaesthetic or reconsider the procedure. We also perform a thorough heart and lung auscultation to check for any signs of cardiac disease. If there are any concerns then we might recommend treatment or further investigation prior to starting the dental.

Signs of dental disease include bad breath, plaque build up, red, swollen or bleeding gums, and visibly fractured, loose or missing teeth. This can manifest as difficulty eating, drinking or swallowing, dribbling, reluctance to be stroked around the head, pawing at the face and changes in behaviour.
However, because of their survival instincts, it's not uncommon for our pets to display none of these signs, regardless of what's occurring inside the mouth.