Why Is Pet Dental Health Important?

Your pet's overall health is largely dependent on his or her oral health. By bringing your pet to a vet that specializes in dentistry, though, you can easily rest assured that any dental issues can be diagnosed as well as appropriately addressed. Keeping an eye on your pet's dental health is also important because certain problems can be a sign of a more serious issue, such as heart disease. For example, studies have shown that dog's that suffer from gum disease are at a higher risk of developing issues with their heart. 

What Can a Vet Screen For?

There are many common pet dental issues that your vet can screen for, including:

• Toothaches
• Plaque and tartar
• Periodontal disease
• Gingivitis
• Broken teeth

Possible Issues That Should Be Addressed With a Pet Dental Exam

There are a variety of issues that can be addressed with a dental exam. For example, if your pet has a loose tooth, this will be noticed when a dental exam is performed and appropriate measures can be taken to remove the tooth so that your pet doesn't get choked on it once it falls out. Also, a vet will be able to assess if your pet's teeth are falling out and coming in as they should, which is vital to the positioning of adult pet teeth. More so, issues relating to inflamed gums and tooth root abscesses can be addressed. 

Common Pet Dental Problems

The most common pet dental problems are:

• Gingivitis
• Fractured tooth
• Deciduous teeth
• Benign oral tumor
• Tooth infection
• Cavity
• Abscess
• Oral trauma
• Tooth resorption
• Ulcerative stomatitis

Benefits of Taking Your Pet to a Vet for Dental Issues

For your pet, reduce plaque and tartar are a benefit of pet dental exams as well as decreased oral infections. More so, dental checkups can help reduce bad breath and prevent a number of diseases, such as heart and liver disease that are caused by dental disease. 

Make An Appointment Today

If you would like to learn more about the benefits of taking care of your pet's dental health, please make an appointment today at the Carol Stream Animal Hospital.