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08-18-2016, 07:02 PM | #1 |
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| Veterinary Dentisry Which is best, anesthesia free dental cleanings, or going under anesthesia and getting a thorough cleaning below the gumline? |
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08-18-2016, 08:37 PM | #2 |
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| Anesthesia. Deeper cleaning, reduced risk of injury, and xrays can be done to spot problems that are not visible at the surface. If a tooth needs to be extracted, the dog is already under and the extraction can be done right away.
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08-18-2016, 08:53 PM | #3 | |
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If you're gonna do it I would say do it all the way; And Awake at home with a soft puppy toothbrush you can brush teeth
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08-19-2016, 01:54 AM | #4 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Going under, for sure! Spend the money there and get it done thoroughly as possible.
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08-19-2016, 12:21 PM | #5 |
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| Thanks everyone for your responses. About how often should it be done? |
08-19-2016, 12:57 PM | #6 |
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| We do a dental cleaning once a year
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08-19-2016, 01:44 PM | #7 |
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| Do you also brush their teeth daily or twice daily, in addition, because my vet thought it was enough to just come in monthly for nonanesthetic cleaning. So if you do cleanings once a year with anesthesia, do you also need to maintain at home? How safe is putting the little ones under? |
08-19-2016, 02:03 PM | #8 |
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| There is no set time because it is different for all dogs, you should have your vet evaluate their teeth at least once a year.
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08-19-2016, 03:46 PM | #9 |
YT 500 Club Member | My Ruger will be 2 in January and has never had his teeth cleaned. I do brush his teeth every night. He is also a big chewer so I guess that helps too. When we do have to have a cleaning I will choose to go all the way with it. Like other posts said the Doctor will get a better look and a better cleaning.
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08-19-2016, 10:46 PM | #10 | |
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08-20-2016, 06:36 PM | #11 | |
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Jackson had one around 2.5yrs old, I believe, and then again around... 5? I can't remember exactly. He will be 8 in October and is due again according to the vet by either end of this year or early next year. All depends on individual dog. Jackson's teeth are actually pretty decent for an almost 8yr old yorkie according to the vet. They're really not terrible but he's definitely going to need a cleaning soon.
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08-20-2016, 08:17 PM | #12 |
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| Thank you so much everybody for your replies |
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