BRADFORDVILLE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
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6714 Thomasville Rd.
Tallahassee, FL 32312
850.893.3047
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Dentistry information
Gum disease, for example, is the same in cats and dogs as it is in people. Gum disease is an infection resulting from build-up of soft dental plaque on the surfaces of the teeth around the gums. The bacteria in dental plaque irritate the gum tissue. If plaque is allowed to accumulate it can lead to infection in the bone surrounding the teeth. Other oral health issues may involve missing, broken or malformed teeth, lesions, jaw alignment and bite problems. Chronic infection in the oral cavity can spread harmful bacteria to the bloodstream and infect the heart, lungs, liver and kidneys.
Just like humans, different animals develop tartar and oral disease at different rates. Because of this, some animals may need dental cleaning, or other dental work annually, whereas other animals may only require cleaning once or twice in their lifetimes. show more ...
Anesthesia
Dental prophylaxis is done under general anesthesia. In addition to the benefit of being able to physically perform the procedures, this method of anesthesia protects your pet from inhaling aerosolized bacteria, which could cause pneumonia. Although anesthesia is never risk free, we have several measures in place which evaluate your pet for undue risk. We perform pre-anesthetic blood screens to assess your pets overall health, and help determine what type and dosage of anesthetics to use. We monitor the cardiac rhythm and blood oxygenation status of anesthetized pets while they are under anesthesia. We may prescribe antibiotics before, during, and/or after the procedure. In some cases, animals will be given intravenous fluids before and after the procedure. show more ...
Dental Procedure
Ultrasonic Scaling
The first step is dental scaling of accumulated calculus and plaque. These materials are removed using an ultrasonic scaler.
Curettage and Root Planing
Often harmful debris must be removed from below the gum line by using instruments to curette the deep soft tissue adjacent to the tooth, or to plane the deep root of the tooth itself.
Extractions
If single or multiple tooth extractions are necessary, we will usually do the extraction procedure during the dental. If the tooth has a cavity, is broken, or is no longer held firmly in place by surrounding bone it is painful and needs to be extracted.
Polishing
The final step, polishing and rinsing, smoothes the tooth surface to delay reoccurrence and helps to flush harmful material from below the gum line.
Finished-Clean Healthy Teeth
Immediately Following the treatment procedure the teeth are clean and smooth, harmful plaque and calculus have been removed, and bacteria and their products have been flushed away. Sometimes antibiotics will be recommended to facilitate healing of dental pockets and abscesses
Pain Management
Pain management is a vital part of every surgical procedure performed. Our veterinarians will design a specific pain management protocol to assure comfort and the quickest possible recovery for your pet.
Recent advances in pain medications have allowed for better pain control in pets than ever before. We administer a pain injection prior to surgery. After surgery, additional pain medication is sometimes required. This may be injectable and given intermittently or on a slow intravenous dose. Oral medications for pain is often prescribed for the first few days to weeks at home. Any animal that appears painful will receive additional pain medication.
Surgical Recovery
The recovery area is centrally located, adjacent to the treatment area and allows our Doctors and licensed veterinary technicians to directly and continuously observe recovering patients and give the finest in nursing care. It is equipped to keep pets comfortable and safe with personal as well as electronic monitoring. Infusion pumps, oxygen and heating pads when needed.
dental Admissions
Before Dental Prophylaxis
- Presurgical bloodwork is required for all anesthetic patients
- Consent forms must be signed prior to surgery
- No food or water after 10 PM the night before surgery
- Arrive at the hospital between 7-8 AM the morning of surgery
- Please provide us with accurate contact information for a responsible party available throughout the day
- At admission, a technician will discuss with you your pet’s procedure – risks, possible complications, recovery – and answer any of your questions
During the day
- It is generally difficult to give you a specific time for your pet’s dental procedure
- Feel free to call during the day to check on your companion’s dental procedure and recovery status.
- Your pet will be assigned a technician who can update you regularly.
After Dental Prophylaxis
- Follow your discharging veterinarian’s instructions
- Monitor your pet’s appetite
- If reccomended, feed soft (water soaked) or canned food
- Administer medications as instructed
- Return for follow-up as directed
