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Dental Prophylaxis (Teeth Cleaning)
We use a six step process to our dental
prophylaxis to give our patients the
maximum benefit. Before cleaning begins, your
pet is anesthetized and a breathing tube is
placed in his or her trachea to provide oxygen
and protect the lungs from the bacteria that is
being removed from the teeth. While under
anesthesia, your pet is continuously monitored
using EKG, pulse oxygen and carbon dioxide
monitors to ensure complete safety of the
patient, not unlike a person undergoing a
procedure requiring anesthesia. Antibiotics are
given to prevent the spread of the bacteria in
the blood stream to other vital organs.
Step 1: General
examination and pre-operative organ testing
(small blood panel). An IV catheter is placed at
this time so anesthesia can be given
intravenously and IV drip is started for the
duration of the procedure to ensure the pet is
properly hydrated.
Step 2: Gross tarter is
removed from the surface of the teeth using the
same type of equipment and procedures found in
human dentistry.
Step 3: An
Ultrasonic Scaler with a special tip
that sprays water is used to reduce enamel
damage and to perform cooling to the teeth
during scaling. Sub gingival curettage, or
root planing, is done using a
hand tool to remove the plaque and tarter
underneath the gum line, just like a human
hygienist would do during your dental
prophylaxis.
Cleaning the teeth’s surface will make the teeth
look shiny and clean, but in reality has done
little medically for the patient. The real
medical benefit to the patient is the removal of
the calculus from under the gum line.
Calculus is the predominant cause of periodontal
disease.
Step 4: A periodontal
probe is used to find and measure pockets under
the gum line that could lead to the root and
consequently cause abscess, tooth decay and loss
of the entire tooth.
Step 5: A fine grain
tooth polish and mechanical tip is then used to
smooth the tooth’s surface. When removing plaque
and calculus from the teeth the surface is then
left rough afterwards, this roughening increases
the plaque and calculus growth in those spots.
By polishing, the smooth surface will not allow
adhesion of the plaque.
Step 6:
Oravet, a waxy sealant, is then applied to
the surface of the teeth (Canine Patients Only)
to further prevent the adhesion of plaque.
With continued use of
Oravet, a once a week at home treatment,
your pet’s teeth will stay cleaner for longer
periods of time between dental prophylaxes.
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Serving the cities of Chesterfield, Ellisville,
Wildwood, Ballwin, Eureka, St. Albans, Manchester, West
County and
the greater St. Louis area since 1993.
Copyright 2012 © Manchester West
Veterinary Hospital. All rights reserved |
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