At our animal hospital, we know the importance of overall pet wellness care, which is why we provide dental services to animals in Strongsville and the surrounding areas of Middleburg Heights, Brunswick and Berea. Our Strongsville veterinarians offer comprehensive health and dental services for the pets we see. Our services include cleanings and tooth x-rays to determine if oral disease is present. If it's caught early enough, treating a pet's oral bacterial disease may prevent it from infecting other vital areas of the body, such as the liver, heart and brain.

As with other health complications, periodontal disease in animals is best treated with preventative care. It's important that you don't wait until your pet has a problem to seek dental care. A visit to our animal hospital for an annual teeth cleaning and check-up aids in the total health of your pet. The veterinarians at Crossroads Animal Hospital will inspect for potential or existing dental disease and will prescribe a home dental care regimen to keep your pet's teeth healthy and clean.

The Importance of Pet Dental Care

When caring for your pet, regular trips to the veterinarian for health check-ups and vaccinations is essential to their care. Like humans, however, pet dental care is also important to your animal's overall wellness. Rather than assume the myth that animals are supposed to have bad breath or that their teeth are self-cleaning, it's your responsibility as a pet owner to keep your pet's mouth clean and free of the bacteria that causes periodontal disease in a large percentage  of animals.

At home, you should be brushing your pet's teeth frequently and regularly inspecting its mouth for signs of potential problems, such as red or swollen gums, increased salivation, halitosis, missing teeth, plaque build-up or any other unusual problems that could signal periodontal disease. If you discover anything out of the ordinary, it's important to seek dental care from a veterinarian who understands and can treat the dental needs of pets.