Pet Dental Care

Why It's Important to Take Care of Your Pets' Teeth 

If you are like most pet owners, you probably don’t think often or ever about your pets’ teeth. You probably don’t even know if they have dental problems like inflamed gums or loose teeth. But, the first thing you might notice about their oral health is that foul-smelling breath, which is a sign of a dental issue. Having good dental health and keeping up with those dental visits is as important to your pets’ health as it is to you and your family members. Keeping your animals’ teeth and gums healthy can help them live longer and more enjoyable lives. At Central Virginia Veterinary Clinic in Louisa, VA, we understand the importance of good dental health, and we make sure that all of our clients understand how this one thing can help their furry companions live longer and healthier lives.

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Four Reasons to Take Pet Dental Health Seriously

While pet dental care helps keep your four-legged animals healthy, it's not the only reason why pet dental health is vital. Good pet dental hygiene also:

1. Helps Pets Keep All Their Teeth: A buildup of plaque and tartar can weaken teeth and cause them to crack and fall out, making it painful for your pets to eat. Good dental health allows your animals to keep their teeth longer.

2. Eliminates Bad Breath: If your animals’ mouths smell awful, it may be a sign of periodontal disease, a condition that affects the supporting structures of the teeth. To prevent bad breath from happening, maintain their oral health. 

3. Reduces Pain: Red, swollen gums, and decaying teeth can be extremely painful for your pets. Good pet dental health helps prevent any type of oral pain.

4. Helps Pets To Live Longer: This is the most important reason for keeping up on your pets’ dental health. After some time of not cleaning your pets’ teeth, calculus can form and cause gingivitis, which can lead to periodontal disease. This disease can spread throughout your animals’ bodies, which can compromise their overall general health. However, by keeping up with their dental care, you can avoid disastrous outcomes that could impact their health, helping your pets to live longer lives.

Working with Our Louisa Veterinarian

The knowledgeable and experienced dental health team at Central Virginia Veterinary Clinic looks forward to helping you promote good dental health with your cats or dogs. Our veterinarian in Louisa, VA, can help keep tooth problems from becoming serious health issues. To learn more about pet dental health or to make an appointment with us, contact us at (540) 967-1404.

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