Why is General Anesthesia Necessary For Your Pet's Dental Procedure?
When it comes to teeth, did you know that at least 60% of the actual tooth structure is under the gum line? Partially removing plaque and tartar from the exposed part of the tooth (the white part you can see) is only cosmetic and is not enough to fix problems lurking under the gum line. The teeth may look good, however plaque and bacteria can still be sneaking around where you can't see, which can cause disease, tooth decay, and gingivitis, all of which is very painful.
A general anaesthetic is essential for a thorough and correct cleaning, as we can't say 'open wide' to our pets and clean the teeth properly while they are awake. General anaesthesia also facilitates proper pain-free probing of each tooth's support structure, allowing correct assessment and treatment of fractured or rotten teeth. Proper scaling of each tooth requires dental instruments, which dislodge pieces of plaque. Also, without a breathing tube placed while your pet is asleep, there is nothing to protect your pet's precious airways from aspirating water and debris.
We care about your pet's dental health, and offer FREE nurse dental checks to ensure that together, we can keep your pet's teeth not only sparkly on the outside but disease and pain free too. Please call 9822 3268 to book your pet in with one of our knowledgeable, experienced nurses.
