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Dental Care

At Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital

With best-in-class medicine, technology, and an expert team, we’re fully prepared to provide the complete, compassionate care your pet needs.

We’re here for you (and them)

Schedule a visit. No referral needed.

We want you and your pet to have the best experience possible. If you need us to reach out to your primary care veterinarian for your records, we’re happy to do so.

You've come to the right place

We’re open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and require no referral or appointment for emergency services.

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A dog on a veterinary table undergoing a procedure, attended by two vets with medical equipment nearby.
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Conditions

If your pet is experiencing any of these conditions, our board-certified specialists and team have the expertise to make a difference.

  • Periodontal disease

Diagnostics

Comprehensive diagnostic testing allows you to gain a complete understanding of your pet’s condition.

  • Physical examinations
  • Bloodwork
  • Dental x-rays

Treatments

Our approach to treatment prioritizes improving your pet’s quality of life through personalized, compassionate care.

  • Prophylactic cleanings
  • Ultrasonic scaling to remove tartar from above the gumline
  • Hand scaling to remove tartar from below the gumline
  • Interpretation of dental x-rays
  • Complete periodontal examination
  • Extraction of teeth, both simple and surgical
  • Open curettage (removal of tartar by surgically lifting up portions of the gums for better exposure)
  • Guided tissue regeneration (attempted repair of large pockets with use of bone-regeneration materials and surgical repositioning of gum flaps)

Our dentistry team

When your pet needs care, our highly trained specialists are here to help.

Frequently asked questions

Understand more about your pet’s condition and treatment options.

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