Professional Dental Care for Pets
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Wiscasset Veterinary Hospital provides high-quality dentistry for dogs and cats in Wiscasset, Maine. Routine dental care is an essential part of your pet's overall health, and we encourage regular dental exams from a professional veterinarian to ensure your pet's oral health is well-managed.
Animals are experts at hiding pain, so it's important to keep their teeth and gums clean to prevent unnecessary discomfort from unchecked tooth decay and gum disease. A consistent dental routine that includes at-home brushing and annual dental exams can help limit the buildup of plaque and tartar. It also helps us identify potential signs of periodontal disease.
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At Wiscasset Veterinary Hospital, we check your pet's mouth during their pet wellness exam, but we recommend a complete dental exam for an in-depth evaluation of your pet's oral health. This includes full-service brushing, scaling, and polishing of your pet's teeth while they're under anesthesia. This ensures they won't experience any pain during the procedure and allows us to perform a thorough examination of their gums. We also take digital dental x-rays to provide an enhanced view of the teeth above and below the gum line. This also helps us quickly identify loose teeth, areas of inflammation, and/or oral infections.
Dr. Noble has extensive experience in veterinary dentistry and offers advanced oral surgery for cats and dogs, including tooth extractions, tumor removals, and other oral surgical care.