Comprehensive Pet Dental Care
for Hempstead, Waller, Bryan, TX & Beyond

Veterinary care can be a complex process that requires a great deal of foresight. Maintaining your pet's dental health can often be an excellent way to avoid the development of a number of serious health issues that may appear down the line. At Briarcrest Veterinary Clinic, we have the experience and technology to handle all your pet's dental care needs.

If you'd like to learn more about the comprehensive pet dental care that we offer to pet owners throughout Waller, Hempstead, Bryan, College Station, Brenham, Hearne, Caldwell, Madisonville, Chappell Hill, and Navasota, TX, please give our veterinary clinic a call today to schedule an appointment!

Quality Dental Care You Can Count On

Dental Hygiene

As our pets are living longer healthier lives we are becoming more and more concerned about their oral health. Most pets will need a professional dental cleaning by the time they are 4 to 5 years of age. The rate at which tartar builds up on their teeth is dependent on diet and heredity conditions.

Dental Disease

As tartar builds up on the teeth, it hardens to form calculus. The calculus is the source of bacteria and can cause infection in the gums. As the gumline becomes inflamed and infected it recedes. The recession of the gumline causes exposure of the tooth's roots which are not protected by enamel. The final stage of dental disease involves abscessation and loss of teeth. In addition to being painful, this can lead to infection elsewhere in the body (i.e. kidneys, liver, tonsils, heart valves, etc.).

Prevention

Once the teeth have been professionally cleaned, there are several options to help reduce the build-up of tartar in the future. One option is to brush the pet's teeth. There are special brushes and toothpaste specifically made to facilitate this process. This method may be difficult to do effectively with some pets. If brushing is not possible, other options to reduce tartar build-up are available. These include oral rinses and specially designed chews. The chews resemble rawhide and have special enzymes embedded in them to reduce tartar before it hardens into calculus.

The Importance of Keeping Up with Pet Dental Care

Keeping up with veterinary care visits is a wonderful place to start when you are looking to improve the dental hygiene of your pet. Our veterinarians can assist you in finding the best dental hygiene regime for your pet. We understand that not all pet owners are comfortable brushing their pet’s teeth at home, which is fine if they find other ways to take care of them. Our veterinary care services at Briarcrest Veterinary Clinic include dental care and most pet grooming facilities have grooming packages that will incorporate teeth brushing services at no additional cost. Keeping up with dental care for your pet is particularly important because the health of their teeth is tied to so many other aspects of their lives. Dental issues will affect your pet’s ability to eat and will often result in them prematurely losing their teeth.