FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Why should I clean my pet’s teeth?

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We love our Pet's and they are like family.  Just like us, dogs and cats build plaque and tartar on their teeth over time. Left untreated, plaque and tartar can cause gingivitis, bad breath, tooth loss and make eating a painful experience. Plaque & calculus harbour bacteria that can contribute to other local and systemic diseases such as Heart and Liver Disease

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Do clean teeth matter?

One of the easiest and least expensive ways to care for you pet’s long term health begins with proper dental hygiene. Regular dental care helps avoid gum disease, eliminate plaque and tartar build up and keeps teeth healthy and bright.

But dental hygiene is about more than just good breath. Statistics show that over 80% of dogs and cats will develop mild to moderate dental disease by the time they’re just 3-years old. The toxins from periodontal disease are absorbed directly into your pet’s blood stream and as the kidneys, liver, and brain filter the blood, small infections occur that can cause permanent and at times fatal organ damage.

Simple, preventative dental care virtually eliminates nearly 90% of all gum related diseases, improves your pet’s long term health and doesn’t have to be costly, dangerous or time consuming.

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How can I tell if my pet’s teeth need cleaning?

Look for a yellow or brown build-up on the tooth surface and areas of inflammation around the gum line. Chronic bad breath is often an early indicator of poor dental hygiene. If you are unsure, send us a photo of your pet’s teeth for a free evaluation - 0435 875 960 and we will provide feedback.

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How often should I clean my pet’s teeth?

The frequency of dental cleanings depends on diet, age, health, breed and the amount (if any) of home dental care. Generally speaking, pets over two years old should have a professional dental cleaning about every 6-12 months.

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How do you hold the pet still?

Carefully. Our well trained staff comfortably position your pet on our Pet Mattress using gentle relaxation techniques which allow the pet to feel safe & comfortable. Even feisty pets with challenging personalities are usually very cooperative. Some even fall asleep.

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Does it hurt the pet?

Absolutely not. We use the same gentle approach as a paediatric dental office uses with children.

How does non anaesthetic cleaning compare to using anaesthesia?

The results are the same for most routine cleanings. Pets with behavioural issues or advanced dental conditions may have some slight compromise, but most results are 99-100%. Mouths that have been neglected often require more than one appointment to restore oral health.

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Do you polish?

Yes we do! Polishing removes any residual stains & minute deposits on affected surfaces. We use a Natural Polish to finish our Dental Cleaning

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What equipment do you use?

We use an array of professional dental instruments specifically designed for each pet’s individual needs.

All are hand Dental Tools, so there is no noise or water used.

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What pets are eligible for non- anaesthetic dental cleaning?

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Eligible patients include:

• Dogs & cats of all ages whose owners are concerned about the risks of anaesthesia

• Young pets needing their 1st dental prophylaxis

• Senior pets

• Pets with healthy gingiva & mild to heavy calculus

• Pets with stages 0-3 periodontal disease

• Pets with medical conditions such as heart murmurs, collapsed tracheas, renal & liver conditions, Chrohn’s disease, Addison’s disease, diabetes, etc

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Is anaesthesia free cleaning appropriate for every dog and cat?

Unfortunately, not every pet is a good candidate for anaesthesia free cleaning.

• Pets with aggressive personalities or some form of dementia usually don’t cooperate with technicians and are therefore not good candidates

• High risk breeds such as brachycephalic

• Pets with complications such as: advanced periodontal disease, deep fractures, mobile teeth, epulis or lesions cannot be cleaned using a non-anaesthetic approach