Dentistry

Summit Veterinary Services prioritizes your pet’s oral health as a cornerstone of their overall well-being. Dental disease is one of the most common health issues for cats and dogs, often leading to hidden pain and systemic infections if left untreated. Our advanced dental suite is equipped to provide comprehensive care from routine prevention to complex oral surgery.

Teeth Exams, Cleaning and Polishing

Our professional dental cleanings go beyond what at-home brushing can achieve. To ensure a thorough and stress-free experience, all cleanings are performed under safe, monitored anesthesia.

• Ultrasonic Scaling & Polishing: We remove tartar from above and below the gumline, finishing with a polish to smooth the enamel and discourage future build-up.

• Comprehensive Oral Exams: Once cleaned, our veterinarians meticulously inspect each tooth for gum loss, root exposure and periodontal pockets.

• Digital Dental Radiographs: Like human dentistry, we use full-mouth X-rays to visualize the 60% of the tooth that sit below the gumline. This is the only way to accurately diagnose root abscesses, bone loss and hidden fractures.

Tooth Extractions

Our primary goal is always to save healthy teeth. However, when periodontal disease is advanced or a tooth is fractured beyond repair, extraction is often the most compassionate choice to eliminate chronic pain.

• Evidenced-Based Decisions: We only recommend extractions when a tooth is unsalvageable or poses a risk to your pet’s health.

• Pain Management: Before an extraction, we administer regional nerve blocks to ensure your pet remains comfortable. Patients typically experience a significant increase in energy and appetite once a painful tooth is removed.

Minor Oral Surgery

Some extractions and oral conditions require specialized surgical techniques to safely remove complex roots or address oral masses.

• Precision Care: Our team is highly trained in oral surgical procedures, including the removal of individual roots and the treatment of diseased gum tissue.

Home Recovery: We provide comprehensive aftercare plans, including pain relief medications and dietary recommendations, to ensure a smooth and speedy recovery at home.