How Often Do Pets Need Dental Exams?

As you see your dentist for regular cleanings, your pets need routine dental care. Plaque and tartar can build up on your pets’ teeth, raising the risk of gum disease and tooth decay. Teeth cleaning helps prevent these problems and protects your pets from health problems. Our veterinarian at North Heights Veterinary Clinic in Appleton, WI, provides dental care for pets. Find out how often they need this type of pet care.

Why Dental Care Is Crucial for Pets

Pets can have cavities and gum disease without regular cleanings. Brushing teeth at home can help remove some food particles, which helps reduce plaque. However, professional cleanings are needed to eliminate plaque and tartar from your pets’ teeth. This pet care also helps lower your pets’ risk of having other health problems linked to dental disease, such as kidney and heart problems.

How Often Pets Need Dental Exams

Knowing when to schedule dental exams for your pets can help you plan and stay on top of preventative care. Pets should have a dental exam and teeth cleaning done at least once a year. This exam allows our veterinarian to check for early signs of tooth decay, gum disease, or other dental problems. Having your pets’ teeth cleaned once a year also helps protect against dental issues.

Remember that your pets might need dental exams done more often, depending on certain factors, such as age. Our veterinary team can tell you how often to bring your pets for dental care. For example, your pet might need frequent exams if dental problems persist or your pet becomes a higher risk of tooth loss.

Schedule Dental Care for Your Pets

If your pets need teeth cleaning or other dental services, call (920) 739-7816 to make an appointment at North Heights Veterinary Clinic. Our Appleton, WI, veterinarian can examine and clean your pets’ teeth and provide other preventative care services.