Dentistry & Oral Surgery
Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment & Speciaties
NOW OFFERING COMPLETE ADVANCED DENTAL SERVICES
Pets need dental care, too! Bad breath can be a sign of periodontal disease, one of the most commonly ignored problems in our pets.
We now recognize that dental disease can have serious impacts on the quality of life and health of our pets. The Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service at Tufts VETS offers a number of treatments from routine dental cleaning to more complicated procedures like root canals and orthodontics for your furry family members.
Your pet should have an annual oral examination at the time of his or her yearly wellness appointments. For many dogs and cats, yearly cleanings are enough to maintain their oral and dental health, and this routine dental care often can be provided by your regular veterinarian. However, some animals require more frequent or more advanced care.
We provide pre–procedural consultations with clients as well as phone consultations with referring veterinarians. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care for your beloved companion.
Services
Diagnostics
- Digital and conventional dental radiographs
- Probing and charting of all the teeth
- Biopsies of masses or other lesions
Periodontal Therapy
- Routine cleanings which include scaling above and below the gum line and polishing
- Guided tissue regeneration
- Gingival contouring to reduce periodontal pockets
- Extractions
Endodontic Therapy
- Root canal therapy
- Vital pulp therapy
Orthodontics
- Correction of malocclusions causing trauma
Treatment of maxillofacial trauma
- Open or closed reduction and stabilization of jaw fractures
- Treatment of luxated or avulsed teeth
Other advanced diagnostics may be available through the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.
Because all dental and oral surgery procedures must be done under anesthesia, a full pre–anesthetic work–up is required. You may bring in results from recent blood tests from your regular veterinarian as long as it is within 30 days of your appointment. We work closely with a board–certified anesthesiologist and highly trained certified veterinary technicians to make sure your pet’s anesthesia and recovery is as smooth as possible.