Services for Pet Owners
Our goal is to relieve pain and maintain or restore function to the mouths of dogs and cats by providing the following services:
- Dental Radiography
Evaluation of permanent teeth in puppies, assessment of dental disease, tooth and jaw fractures, oral tumors, and TMJ - Periodontics
Treatment of disease causing bad breath, discolored (brown, yellow) teeth, reddened or bleeding gums - Endodontics
Treatment of broken teeth with pulp exposure, root canal therapy - Restorations
Treatment to restore the tooth with fillings, crowns, or bonding - Orthodontics
Correction of painful, incorrect bite alignment, bite evaluations, genetic counseling - Oral Surgery
Complicated extractions, jaw or tooth fractures, palatal defects, oral tumors
Anesthesia and Animal Safety
Pet dentistry is similar to human dentistry, but there are a few notable differences. Although humans remain conscious while their teeth are examined, animals are anesthetized for dental procedures. Many pet owners express concern about anesthesia, particularly on an older animal. Dr. Hoffman, as a Veterinary Dental Specialist, has undergone extensive training in the safe and effective use of anesthesia and pain management.
The following special precautions are taken to ensure that your pet is safely anesthetized:
- Blood and urine samples are taken from your pet before any procedure is performed to determine if there is any heart, liver, or kidney disease that might interfere with anesthesia.
- The safest available gas anesthesia is used, and throughout the procedure, heart and temperature monitors ensure that your pet is getting the proper amount of anesthesia. Medication is given to control and manage pain pre- and post-operatively.