Dental Care

Preventive Dentistry Program FACT: 80% of all adult pets over the age of 4 have some form of periodontal disease –the number one cause of heart, liver, kidney and lung disease. {source: The American Veterinary Dental Society} The Animal Hospital of Lynnfield performs dental examinations, cleanings, etc. "For all your dental needs".

Why does my pet need dental care? Since pets hide pain, dental disease often times goes undetected and untreated. In a perfect world, our family pets could tell us where it hurts, when it hurts and how much it hurts. This scenario is unrealistic and unattainable. However, compassionate, comprehensive and cost-effective dental care is within our reach. Dental ("Periodontal") disease is a painful inflammatory condition that occurs if plaque, a colorless film, that contains bacteria, is allowed to build up creating infection, destroying gums, tissue and bones that support the teeth. In advanced stages, periodontal disease is the number one cause of heart, liver, kidney and lung disease in 80 % of all adult pets over the age of four. Dental disease is a progressive disease that can be controlled but not cured. Early detection is essential in providing your pet with the best prognosis and treatment. Please review the following preventative measures to assist us in our efforts to maintain healthy and happy pets. {The American Veterinary Dental Society}