This is 11 year old Sid who has recently been in for dental work with Selenia, our vet with a postgraduate certificate in small animal dentistry. We carry out staged dentals at 387 Vets. This means that procedures are time-limited to increase pet safety under anaesthesia so if a pet needs a significant amount of treatment, they will come in for more than one visit. Sid was a very brave boy, having 10 teeth removed at his first visit and 5 further extractions a month later.
Did you know that an adult dog has 42 teeth? And that, just as with humans, regular tooth brushing with pet toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush is a really good dental hygiene routine to establish to help protect your dog’s teeth and gums? Get in touch to find out how best to get a toothbrushing regime started and for useful advice on additional things you can do to help keep your dog’s teeth and gums healthy.