The Process for Non-Anesthetic Teeth Cleaning
We do not require any paperwork or vaccines for this service. We ask that you arrive only up to 5 minutes prior your service unless specifically asked to arrive earlier. We do not recommend grooming your dog prior to a dental cleaning. We do however, recommend pottying your pet prior to the dental. Also, if you believe your pet may be a candidate for a sedative, (anxious/aggressive/fear biter), we'd recommend at least 6 hours of fasting prior to service.
Most pets are very cooperative during the teeth cleaning process. All pets are handled gently with care and are treated like our own. Larger pets lie on the ground comfortably in front of the technician where the mouth can be easily accessed for the cleaning. (Small pets, including cats, are gently swaddled in a soft towel for the cleaning procedure.) The technician gently holds the muzzle and begins hand-scaling the teeth.
This is where heavy calculus build up is removed. For pets with areas that require a deeper cleaning or for stubborn tartar, an ultrasonic scaler is used. This tool helps to vibrate away tartar while rinsing with water in areas that are difficult to clean with a traditional hand-scaler.
Once calculus and plaque are removed from all surfaces of the teeth, your pet is ready for the final stages of the cleaning. Your pet’s teeth are then polished with an organic paste, safe for cats and dogs. Finally, your pet will receive an organic oral rinse to fight off any remaining bacteria.
**Please DO NOT schedule Shar Pei, Chow Chow or Irish Wolf Hound breeds as they are not good candidates for this service.
*All instruments are sterile between pets and new gloves and polisher heads are used to prevent cross contamination.
*Any pets that exhibit signs of stress may be evaluated by the on-site DVM for light sedation methods to be approved by the pet owner.
