Our Services
Pet Dentistry
Expert Pet Dentistry in Oklahoma City, OK. Swaim Veterinary Clinic offers professional cleanings, digital X-rays, and extractions to protect systemic health.
Advanced Pet Dentistry in Oklahoma City, OK
Pet Dentistry is more than just clean breath—it’s a critical part of your pet’s overall health and a key focus of our pet preventative medicine at Swaim Veterinary Clinic. Dental disease is one of the most common ailments in adult pets in Oklahoma City, OK, and if left untreated, bacteria from the mouth can travel through the bloodstream, leading to serious systemic issues affecting the heart, kidneys, and liver.
Our Comprehensive Pet Dental Services
We provide a complete range of professional Pet Dentistry services, always prioritizing safety and comfort.
- Pet Dental Exams and Consultations: Every comprehensive physical exam includes a thorough oral health check. We look for signs of periodontal disease, fractured teeth, oral masses, and other issues.
- Professional Pet Dental Cleanings (Under Anesthesia): The only way to properly clean a pet’s teeth is under general anesthesia. We utilize modern, safe anesthesia protocols, similar to those used in surgery, with continuous monitoring. This allows us to scale and polish all surfaces, including beneath the gumline, where disease is most prevalent.
- Digital Pet Dental Radiography (X-rays): Since 60% of dental disease lies below the gumline, dental X-rays are essential to evaluate the tooth roots and jawbone. This allows us to accurately diagnose abscesses, unerupted teeth, and bone loss.
- Tooth Extractions: If a tooth is fractured, severely diseased, or causing pain, surgical extraction is necessary. We manage post-operative pain with medication from our pharmacy.
Why Anesthesia is Necessary for Pet Dentistry
Safe and effective Pet Dentistry requires general anesthesia for several reasons: it eliminates patient movement, allowing for meticulous cleaning; it prevents your pet from experiencing fear or pain; and it enables the critical use of deep scaling and pet dental diagnostics (X-rays). Our expertise ensures the procedure is as safe as possible.
Protect Your Pet’s Smile and Health
Don’t let dental disease compromise your pet’s health. Choose the expert Pet Dentistry services at Swaim Veterinary Clinic.
Schedule a dental consultation for your pet today!