Pet Dentistry
Taking care of your pet’s teeth is one of the most important things you can do to keep them healthy because good dental hygiene can add years to your pet’s life. At Timberline Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to providing the best dental care for your pets. Our hospital features two full dental stations, the latest dental technology, digital dental radiography (xrays), and a medical team trained in advanced dental procedures. As part of our commitment to the importance of pet dental health, every member of our medical team completes additional continuing education in dental procedures from a Board Certified Veterinary Dentist. We also offer a full year Health Care Package with a dental billed monthly making it financially easier for you to provide your pet with the best dental care possible.
Our Pet Dental Services
Comprehensive dental examinations
Digital dental x-ray (in hospital)
Cleaning (teeth scale and polish)
Closed root planing
Oronasal fistula repair
Extractions (minor and major oral surgery)
Local nerve blocks
Synthetic bone grafting
Management of resorptive lesions in cats
Gingival flaps
Bonded oral sealant applications
Doxirobe gel
Recommendation of home care products
Pet dental health education and consultation
Annual health care package w/dental (billed monthly)
Our Pet Dental Services
Comprehensive dental examinations
Digital dental x-ray (in hospital)
Cleaning (teeth scale and polish)
Closed root planing
Oronasal fistula repair
Extractions (minor and major oral surgery)
Local nerve blocks
Synthetic bone grafting
Management of resorptive lesions in cats
Gingival flaps
Bonded oral sealant applications
Doxirobe gel
Recommendation of home care products
Pet dental health education and consultation
Annual health care package w/dental (billed monthly)
Pet Dental Health
Studies by the American Veterinary Dental Society report that 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age three. If left untreated, small dental problems can develop into periodontal disease, can create infection, gum line recession, and lead to tooth loss. Routine dental cleanings and good oral hygiene are just as important for your pet’s dental health as they are for yours!
Some signs of dental problems include:
Bad breath
A yellowish-brown crust on teeth near your
pet's gum line
Red, swollen, or bleeding gums
Pain or bleeding when your pet eats or when the
mouth or gums are touched
Decreased appetite
Changes in eating or chewing behavior
Loose or missing teeth
Change in behavior
Abnormal drooling
Some signs of dental problems include:
Bad breath
A yellowish-brown crust on teeth near your
pet's gum line
Red, swollen, or bleeding gums
Pain or bleeding when your pet eats or when the
mouth or gums are touched
Decreased appetite
Changes in eating or chewing behavior
Loose or missing teeth
Change in behavior
Abnormal drooling
Comprehensive Dental Assessments
In puppies and kittens, we’ll check for:
Problems related to baby teeth, missing teeth, extra teeth, swelling, crowding, and oral development.
Retained puppy teeth-this is common in smaller dogs and can affect both the position of the adult teeth and proper growth of the jaw.
As your dogs and cats age we’ll check for:
Accumulation of plaque and tartar
Periodontal disease
Oral tumors
Tooth abscesses
Overall oral health
We will provide you with:
Education about your pet’s dental health
Personalized dental program for your pet
Recommendations for diet & dental treats
Home dental care tips
Dental Cleaning (Scale and Polish)
At Timberline Animal Hospital, because all pets are unique, we will conduct a comprehensive dental examination and create a tailored dental cleaning plan for your pet. Dental cleanings are performed under general anesthesia for all adult dogs and cats. For more detail about our dental cleaning procedure visit Dental Cleaning 101.
Problems related to baby teeth, missing teeth, extra teeth, swelling, crowding, and oral development.
Retained puppy teeth-this is common in smaller dogs and can affect both the position of the adult teeth and proper growth of the jaw.
As your dogs and cats age we’ll check for:
Accumulation of plaque and tartar
Periodontal disease
Oral tumors
Tooth abscesses
Overall oral health
We will provide you with:
Education about your pet’s dental health
Personalized dental program for your pet
Recommendations for diet & dental treats
Home dental care tips
Dental Cleaning (Scale and Polish)
At Timberline Animal Hospital, because all pets are unique, we will conduct a comprehensive dental examination and create a tailored dental cleaning plan for your pet. Dental cleanings are performed under general anesthesia for all adult dogs and cats. For more detail about our dental cleaning procedure visit Dental Cleaning 101.
Digital Dental Radiographs (X-Rays)
You would never have dental surgery or extractions without an x-ray, why would your pet? We offer state-of-the art digital dental radiograph services. Digital dental x-rays aid in evaluating your pet’s oral health and detect impacted roots, tumors, devitalized teeth, infected roots, and fractures. X-rays also help our medical team detect abnormalities that cannot be seen through the physical examination alone. They can also confirm the need for tooth extraction when teeth are loose or badly infected.
Advanced Dentistry
In addition to dental cleanings, Timberline Animal Hospital offers advanced dentistry procedures for pets. As part of our commitment to the importance of high quality dental procedures, we send all members of our medical team to a dental training with a Board Certified Veterinary Dentist prior to them performing dental procedures on your pet
For more advanced dental issues, we offer the following dental services for our patients:
Closed root planing: under-the-gum cleaning of the tooth roots
Oronasal fistula repair: When the canine teeth are infected so bad that it destroys the bone at the base of the tooth requiring extraction. Once the tooth is extracted it leaves a hole or fistula between the oral and nasal cavities (an oronasal fistula). To prevent infection this needs to be covered up with a gingival flap.
Extractions (Minor and Major Oral Surgery)
Local nerve blocks: used for pain on tooth extractions
Synthetic bone grafting: to strengthen the jaw after an extraction because the tooth root can make up to 70% of the strength of the jaw
Gingival Flaps: surgical technique to ensure proper closure of the extraction site
Bonded oral sealant applications for chipped teeth
Doxirobe gel : used for gingival pockets to help save teeth that are at risk of loss due to recessed gum lines
Management of resorptive lesions (FORL’s) in cats
For more advanced dental issues, we offer the following dental services for our patients:
Closed root planing: under-the-gum cleaning of the tooth roots
Oronasal fistula repair: When the canine teeth are infected so bad that it destroys the bone at the base of the tooth requiring extraction. Once the tooth is extracted it leaves a hole or fistula between the oral and nasal cavities (an oronasal fistula). To prevent infection this needs to be covered up with a gingival flap.
Extractions (Minor and Major Oral Surgery)
Local nerve blocks: used for pain on tooth extractions
Synthetic bone grafting: to strengthen the jaw after an extraction because the tooth root can make up to 70% of the strength of the jaw
Gingival Flaps: surgical technique to ensure proper closure of the extraction site
Bonded oral sealant applications for chipped teeth
Doxirobe gel : used for gingival pockets to help save teeth that are at risk of loss due to recessed gum lines
Management of resorptive lesions (FORL’s) in cats
Feline Resorptive Lesions
Tooth resorption affects up to 75% of cats and is one of the most common and painful feline dental diseases. Tooth resorption is a dental condition where the supporting structures of the root become diseased and cause the destruction of the tooth. The entire tooth structure, root, and crown can be affected and it needs to be treated by a veterinarian. A dental assessment is the first step in diagnosing feline tooth resorption and digital dental radiographs are the second step necessary to diagnose the disease.
Signs of Feline Tooth Resorption
Bad breath
Decreased appetite
Inflamed or bleeding gums
Excessive salivation
Pawing at their mouth
Dropping food out of their mouth while eating
Signs of Feline Tooth Resorption
Bad breath
Decreased appetite
Inflamed or bleeding gums
Excessive salivation
Pawing at their mouth
Dropping food out of their mouth while eating
Home Products & Education
We offer a full line of dental oral hygiene products to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Timberline Animal Hospital staff can demonstrate how to brush your pet’s teeth and provide you with education on any product that you purchase. We offer home toothbrushes, toothpastes, and sprays.We also stock Dental Chews for cats and dogs
Our hospital and on-line store carry veterinarian recommended food and treats
We DO recommend that you purchase healthy chew toys for dogs such as:
Flexible “Gummi-bones” by Nylabone (safe for most dogs)
Rawhide chews
Kongs
Greenies (for dogs and cats)
To prevent tooth damage and breakage, we DO NOT recommend that you allow your pet to chew on items that are harder than their teeth:
Cow hooves, thick pig ears, natural bones, elk horns, or hard Nylabones.
Ice cubes, sticks, and rocks (yes, many dogs like to chew rocks and swallowing rocks could lead to other problems!)
Our hospital and on-line store carry veterinarian recommended food and treats
We DO recommend that you purchase healthy chew toys for dogs such as:
Flexible “Gummi-bones” by Nylabone (safe for most dogs)
Rawhide chews
Kongs
Greenies (for dogs and cats)
To prevent tooth damage and breakage, we DO NOT recommend that you allow your pet to chew on items that are harder than their teeth:
Cow hooves, thick pig ears, natural bones, elk horns, or hard Nylabones.
Ice cubes, sticks, and rocks (yes, many dogs like to chew rocks and swallowing rocks could lead to other problems!)
Annual Preventive Health Care Packages w/Dental
We are committed to providing the best preventive care for your pet. We also understand the financial impact of pet health care costs on you and your family. That is why we have created annual preventive Health Care Packages that you can pay monthly. We offer adult and senior Health Care Packages with a dental at a reasonable price. For more information please visit our Health Care Packages pages.
Pet Dental Cleaning 101: Not all pet dental cleanings are equal.
Pet Dental Cleaning 101: Not all pet dental cleanings are equal.