Teeth
Dental Treatment for Dogs
Healthy teeth are part of a good life for a dog
Dental problems are common in dogs and can be difficult to detect at home. Many dogs continue to eat, play, and behave almost normally, even when they have pain in their mouth.
That is why we don’t just examine the teeth when there are obvious symptoms. We also view the teeth and oral cavity as a natural part of your dog’s overall health.
At Hundeklinikken, we have extensive experience with dental cleanings, treatments, and surgeries.
Dental problems can be hard to spot
Bad breath and visible tartar are obvious signs, but also keep an eye on whether your dog:
- chews differently or prefers one side
- avoids hard treats or chew toys
- drools more than usual
- becomes less comfortable with being touched around the head and mouth
- changes behavior or becomes more irritable
- has swelling, redness, or bleeding around the mouth or gums
Some dogs show almost no obvious signs of dental problems.
Sometimes you only see the difference afterward
When pain develops gradually, it can be difficult to detect.
After a dental treatment, some owners suddenly find that their dog becomes more playful, active, or happy. Only then does it become clear that the problems in the mouth likely affected the dog more than was visible.
That is why we take your dog’s teeth seriously—even when they seem to be doing well.
We also look at what is hidden beneath the gumline
What we can see in an awake dog is only part of the picture. A large part of the tooth is located below the gumline.
During dental treatment, we therefore take dental X-rays so we can examine the tooth roots and surrounding structures that cannot be assessed with the naked eye.
This means that we sometimes find problems that neither you nor the vet could see beforehand.
We don’t just treat the visible issues, because we know that the invisible ones can also cause pain and lead to serious illness.
Dental treatment is performed under general anesthesia
A thorough examination and treatment of the teeth requires the dog to lie completely still.
Therefore, dental treatment with us is performed under general anesthesia. This allows us to examine the entire oral cavity, take dental X-rays, and treat the teeth thoroughly and precisely.
Before the day of treatment, your dog will come in for a preliminary exam, where we, among other things:
- get an updated weight
- listen to the heart and lungs
- plan sedation and anesthesia
- review the expected treatment
- discuss other things that should potentially be examined while the dog is anesthetized
- provide the sedative medication your dog needs to have at home before the visit
You are there when your dog falls asleep—and when they wake up
At Hundeklinikken, you don’t just drop off your dog in the morning for hours of waiting.
When you arrive, we are ready for your dog. You stay with them while they receive their sedation and settle down.
When the dental treatment is finished, you come back and stay with your dog during recovery.
As soon as they are ready to go home, you leave together.
Dental treatment is also about prevention
We don’t only recommend dental treatment when problems have become obvious.
Especially in smaller dogs, dental disease can develop early. A dental treatment provides the opportunity to examine the entire oral cavity and detect problems that are not necessarily visible in an awake dog.
The earlier early-stage dental disease is detected and treated, the better chance we have of protecting the healthy teeth.
Healthy teeth start at home
Dental treatment at the clinic and dental care at home complement each other.
Regular tooth brushing is one of the most important things you can do for your dog’s teeth.
If your dog finds it difficult to have their teeth brushed or their mouth examined, we can help you train it step-by-step and teach the dog to cooperate voluntarily.
Are you unsure about your dog's teeth?
Dental pain can be hard to spot. That doesn’t make it any less important to detect.
