At Amelia Pointe Animal Hospital & Daycare, we provide the services your pet needs to enjoy a healthy life. One of the services we provide that is important to sustaining your pet's good health is dental cleanings.

Why Are Pet Dental Cleanings Important?

Pets, like their pet parents, are prone to dental issues. Like us, pets can suffer from periodontal disease, tooth decay, cavities, fractured or broken teeth, excessive plaque, abscesses, infections, and tartar buildup.

Without a proper examination done by a veterinarian, your pet may experienc oral issues that need immediate attention. Some of the dental issues your pet may be susceptible to include:

•           A damaged, fractured, or broken tooth.

•           Gum disease.

•           Excessive plaque and tartar buildup.

•           Poor oral hygiene can lead to health issues.

Signs your pet has dental issues include:

•           One or more teeth are loose.

•           One or more teeth are broken.

•           The teeth are missing.

•           The teeth are discolored.

•           There is evidence of tartar and plaque buildup.

•           Very bad breath.

•           Your pet has difficulty holding food in his or her mouth.

•           Abnormal chewing.

•           Excessive drooling.

•           Signs of blood around the mouth.

•           Refuses to eat.

•           Signs of swelling around the pet's mouth.

•           Changes in your pet's behavior, such as aggressiveness or if he or she does not want to be touched.

Our Dental Services

At our clinic, we take your pets' dental care seriously. Providing proper oral hygiene to your pets’ daily routines helps maintain their overall health.

When you schedule a wellness examination with our veterinarian, a dental check is part of the checkup. We will ask you about any changes you have observed while checking for other issues. During the visit, our team can clean your pets’ teeth using gentle measures and specific toothpaste that is not harmful to your pets.

If you are bringing your pets to us because they are exhibiting symptoms of dental issues, such as bad breath, our team will examine your pets to determine the cause of the discomfort or pain.

Once the problem is identified, we will recommend a course of action. This may include an extraction, which is performed gently and carefully. For certain procedures, your pets will be given a mild sedative while our team provides care.

Contact Our FL Veterinarian Near You

For Fernandina Beach pet owners who want to add dental care to their pets’ health routine, contact us at Amelia Pointe Veterinary Services. We provide thorough exams, teeth cleaning, extractions, and recommendations for your pets’ ongoing oral health.