Cordova Animal Medical Center
    Animal Dental Care Center

Cordova Animal Medical Center is also an Animal Dental Care Center.  We are excited about dentistry!

Cordova Animal Medical Center cares about your pet's dental health.   Periodontal disease is prevalent in 85% of all dogs and cats over the age of four.  This is a condition in which bacteria attack the gingival tissue and produce extensive plaque and tartar.  The bacteria eventually enter the blood stream through the gum tissue and travel throughout the body.  This can affect all major organs including the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys.   

Regular cleanings are an important step to preventing periodontal disease. A good dental prophylaxis or cleaning must be performed under general anesthesia with all proper precautions and procedures as with any surgery.  This is required to access all surfaces of the teeth and protect your pet's airway.   We will first examine your pet's teeth and evaluate each tooth for surface deficits, fractures, and missing teeth.  All teeth are checked for pocketing and all information is recorded on the dental chart.  

The teeth are then cleaned above and below the gumline with an ultrasonic scaler.  Dental x-rays are taken of the teeth and are examined to look for abscess, resorptive lesions, impacted teeth, bone loss, etc.   Any problems are addressed at this time and may include treatment of periodontal pocketing, extraction of teeth or use of a bone regeneration compound.  The teeth are then polished and a fluoride gel is applied.  A sealant may be applied as well to deter tartar in the future.  

It is important that the dental procedure be performed properly in accordance with AAHA Dental Care Guidelines, addressing problems both above and below the gumline.

Dentistry Must Haves:    Safe Anesthesia, Experienced Doctors and Techs  Plus   Dental x-rays,  Probing,  Charting, Cleaning, Polishing,  and Flouride  Equals   Healthy Pets!