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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.

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital

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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.

303-424-3325

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

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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.

  1. Prevention of Dental Disease: Dental issues like periodontal disease, gingivitis, and tooth infection are common in pets, can often lead to significant pain and loss of the tooth. Routine dental care helps prevent these issues, ensuring a longer healthier life for your pet.
  2. Overall Health: untreated periodontal disease can cause bacteria to enter the bloodstream, which can affect vital organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys. Addressing periodontal issues will reduce the risk of systemic infections and related health issues.
  3. Improved Quality of Life: Dental pain is often difficult to detect in pets, as they may not show obvious signs. This pain can impact their eating, drinking, and behavior. By maintaining their dental health, we can ensure their overall well-being.
  4. Odor Control: Bad breath (halitosis) is often a sign of dental disease in pets. Regular dental care helps reduce the buildup of plaque and tartar, which causes these foul odors.
  5. Cost-Effective: Preventing dental problems through routine care (regular brushing, using VOHC approved products, dental exams, and professional COHAT cleanings), is often more cost-effective than treating advanced dental diseases, which may require extractions or other more expensive procedures.

New patients

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