Tallahassee vet, veterinarian in Tallahassee, FL

Dental Cleaning

After the patient has been evaluated and the history assessed, pre-anesthetic medications are individually calculated and tailored for each individual. Most dental prophy patients are given sedation and pain relief in lieu of general anesthesia. General anesthesia may be required for major procedures or oral surgery.

Anesthetic monitoring is constant during the procedure. We are always within a few feet of every anesthetized patient. The patient's face and eyes are always covered with a towel to prevent contamination, and gauze is placed in the back of the mouth to catch debris and water. All patients lay on and are covered by their own personal clean towels.

After the teeth are thoroughly cleaned and rinsed, we examine every part of the patient's mouth and any abnormalities are noted on the dental chart. Any recommended treatment is explained to the owner, along with the costs for that treatment. In most cases, any required treatment can be performed at the same time as the cleaning.

All patients are closely monitored as they wake up, with most patients standing within a few minutes of completing the procedure. Pain management includes medications before, during, and after the procedure, as well as local nerve blocks as indicated.

At discharge, all instructions are written out and fully explained. Most patients are scheduled for a re-check exam as appropriate. At some point in your pet's care, we also take the time to demonstrate your home care options on your own pet. At any time before or after your pet's care you are welcome to call us at 850-877-1149 or E-mail us from our "Contact Us" page with any questions you might have.

Finally, we will advise you of when your pet should be checked again, and of any required follow-up. We will then call to remind you when any further care may be required.