Removal of tartar in dogs in Vantaa — when and how is it done?

📞 Appointment for dental treatment: 010 739 9130

📍 Veterinary Hospital Sacrum, Porttisuontie 13, Vantaa

Toothstone in a dog is not only a cosmetic disadvantage. It is a hardened bacterial mass that causes gingivitis (gingivitis) and, if untreated, the destruction of the attachment tissue of the teeth (periodontitis).

Many dog owners in the Vantaa region ask us: is it enough to brush your teeth at home or do you need a veterinarian?

Why does tartar removal require anesthesia?

Proper tartar removal will not work for an awake dog.

1. Cleaning the gingival pockets: The most important work is done under the gum line, where bacteria nest. This can not be done while awake, as it will feel uncomfortable.
2. Safety: The intubation tube prevents water and bacteria from entering the dog's lungs during the procedure.
3. Inspection: Only the mouth of an anesthetized dog can be thoroughly examined from all sides (including under the tongue and behind the back teeth).

At Animal Hospital Sacrum, we always use safe inhalation anesthesia and monitor the dog's vital signs throughout the procedure.

How does the procedure proceed in the Sacrum?

When you bring your dog for dental treatment to our office in Vantaa:

• Preliminary examination: The veterinarian will listen to the heart and check the general condition.
• Anesthesia: The dog is sedated and falls asleep peacefully.
• Cleaning: Tartar is removed with an ultrasound device from both tooth surfaces and gum pockets.
• Polishing: The teeth are polished so that new plaque does not stick to them easily.
• Dental map: We record the condition of all teeth.
• Radiography: All teeth are imaged with a dental x-ray machine, as some of the changes to be treated are only detectable by X-ray imaging.

If we notice wobbly teeth or deep gum pockets, we will be in touch with the owner about possible removals.

When to book an appointment?

Don't expect your dog's teeth to wobble. Make an appointment if:

• The dog's breath smells bad.
• The gums become red or bleed when brushing your teeth.
• A yellowish or brownish build-up appears on the surface of the teeth.

📞 Call and make an appointment for a dental check-up: 010 739 9130