Professional Dental Cleanings: Why Surgical Experience Matters

Oral health is often overlooked in pets until there’s a visible problem—bad breath, difficulty eating, drooling, or swelling. But dental disease can start quietly and quickly become serious. When a primary care veterinarian identifies advanced periodontal disease or dental issues requiring extractions or imaging, they often refer cases to us at Helping Paws Animal Hospital.

Our team performs full-mouth dental cleanings and surgical extractions under general anesthesia, which allows us to clean beneath the gumline and safely address any problems that aren’t visible on the surface. We also use digital dental X-rays to identify issues like root abscesses or bone loss—something that can’t be done during an awake exam.

We understand that anesthesia can feel intimidating, which is why we focus heavily on pre-anesthetic screening, safe medication protocols, and close intraoperative monitoring. Pain control and post-op comfort are also priorities—we send patients home with a clear plan for aftercare and are available to answer follow-up questions.

We work in partnership with your regular vet to ensure seamless continuity of care. Whether your pet needs advanced extractions, a deep cleaning, or help managing an ongoing dental issue, our team is here to help support their long-term comfort and health.