Although many pet owners believe “doggy breath” is normal, detecting an odor to your pet’s breath is actually a sign of dental disease. Up to 80% of all pets have some form of dental disease by age 3, so there’s a good chance your furry pal has some plaque and tartar accumulation. When paired with toothbrushing, veterinary dental care can keep your best friend’s teeth in tip-top shape throughout their entire life.

Our talented dental team can perform a variety of dental procedures to return your pet’s smile to its former glory, including dental cleanings, tooth extractions, root canals, braces, crowns, and more.

While your furry pal is at North Shore Animal Hospital for a dental procedure, we also enlist our digital dental X-ray equipment to further evaluate your pet’s oral health. As much as 60% of each tooth lies hidden below the gum line, and dental X-rays allow us to examine your pet’s tooth roots and jaw bone. Without dental X-rays, it would be almost impossible to detect tooth resorption, retained teeth, broken roots, abscesses, and hidden oral neoplasia. By taking proper care of your pet’s oral health, you can add three to five years to your best friend’s life.