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We all know how important good dental care is for ourselves and our kids. We brush our teeth twice a day, floss, and see our dentist for professional cleanings twice a year. But did you know that the same kind of care for our pets is just as important?
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It\u2019s true! Besides controlling bad doggy (or kitty!) breath, regular dental care for pets can prevent a whole host of problems, including tooth loss, bacterial infection in the mouth, and even systemic diseases of the heart, liver, and kidneys.
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And with most pets experiencing dental disease by the time they are 3 years of age, it\u2019s no surprise that BEEVET Animal Hospital<\/a> recommends daily tooth brushing, regular pet dental exams, and regular professional dental cleanings to help keep our pets at their best.
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Some owners are nervous when we recommend pet dental cleaning, so we thought this a good opportunity to delve into what happens during this very important procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Because we need your pet\u2019s full cooperation to examine every tooth and perform the cleaning, general anesthesia is needed. Luckily, anesthesia is safer than ever thanks to standardized veterinary anesthetic protocols, safer anesthetics, and our talented team<\/a> of attentive technicians. We take your pet\u2019s safety and comfort extremely seriously.
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Although anesthesia is relatively safe, we don\u2019t take any chances. This is why a full physical examination and diagnostic testing<\/a> is required before anesthesia, so that we can make sure your pet is healthy enough for the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Happens During A Pet Dental Cleaning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once your pet is anesthetized, the dental cleaning consists of:
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