Pompton Lakes Animal Hospital
  • 3946 Hood Avenue, San Diego, California 92123

Veterinary Dentist in
Westwood
&
Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

Whether you have a lovable feline or a canine companion, pet owners always want what’s best for their pets. It’s easy to provide them with love, attention, and toys to keep them energized and occupied, but you also need to consider their health. Helping your pet live a long, healthy life starts by bringing them to the veterinarian for regular checkups, but you’ll also want to make sure they see a veterinary dentist to protect their teeth and gums.

At Westwood Regional Veterinary Hospital and Pompton Lakes Animal Hospital, our passionate team can help pet owners in Westwood and Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, get the veterinary services they need for their pets, including ever-important dental care.

What Does a Veterinary Dentist Do?

Going to a veterinarian’s office allows your pet to get checkups, blood and urine tests, vaccinations, and surgeries, but many pet owners may not realize the importance of a veterinary dentist. These medical professionals provide specialized care for pets of all different types, sizes, and ages. They have a mastery of veterinary dentistry, oral medicine, and oral surgery, helping them assess your pet’s dental health and solve any complications they come across. They can perform duties like:

  • Providing exams
  • Cleaning and polishing teeth
  • Extracting teeth
  • Treating tooth abscesses
  • Treating gum disease
  • Evaluating labs
Dog on table at the vet

The Veterinary Dental Services We Offer

 
At Westwood Regional Veterinary Hospital and Pompton Lakes Animal Hospital, our veterinary dentists can help keep your beloved pets feeling and looking their best. Some of the veterinary dental services we offer include:

  • Dental exams: Using anesthesia, our veterinarians can perform thorough teeth cleaning and exams to check for dental problems
  • Dental X-rays: Involves taking detailed images of your pet’s teeth, roots, and surrounding structures to identify any problems
  • Oral extractions: Involves removing teeth with severe periodontal disease to prevent further health issues
  • Oral surgery: Using ultrasonic cleaners, our veterinary team can perform surgical procedures to address oral health concerns
  • Teeth cleaning: Professional cleanings performed under anesthesia to remove built-up tartar and examine your pet’s mouth for signs of dental disease

What Are the Benefits of Seeing a Veterinary Dentist?

 

The benefits of bringing your dog or cat to the veterinarian when they’re sick or injured may be clear. However, bringing them in to see a veterinary dentist regularly can help in more ways than you might realize.

Prevention

Of course, you want to get help when there’s a problem, but annual dental checkups can help prevent problems before they start. Regular cleanings can protect against tooth decay, gum disease, and plaque buildup, helping keep your pet’s smile looking great for years to come.

Better Eating

Because animals can’t talk to us, pet owners don’t always realize when something is wrong. If a pet is struggling with a dental issue, it may affect their eating. This can cause them to eat less, change their diet, or avoid eating altogether, leading to serious health issues.

Professional Assistance

While there are several ways you can help improve your pet’s dental health at home, a professional has all the tools and knowledge to get the job done right. People with larger or more aggressive animals will also appreciate not having to hold their pets tight to give their teeth a proper cleaning.

Saving Money

Bringing your animal in for an annual visit to the dentist can help protect against long-term issues. This will likely save you from having to pay for expensive treatments, medications, and even surgeries in the future.

Reach Out for Veterinary Dentist Services Today

 

Whether you are concerned about your animal’s dental health, notice changes in their eating habits, or just want to get a comprehensive tooth cleaning, bringing them to a veterinary dentist is a simple way to get peace of mind. The team at Westwood Regional Veterinary Hospital and Pompton Lakes Animal Hospital provide professional care and multiple veterinary services under one roof. We use innovative tools and equipment to help make the processes go smoothly.

Avoiding dental care can lead your pets to develop dental diseases that might cause them to lose their teeth. This will make day-to-day life more challenging for your pet. If you suspect your pet could use a cleaning or an oral exam or may need oral surgery, look at one of our locations in Westwood or Pompton Lakes, NJ. Contact us today if you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment.

Service Available At:

Westwood

  • 346 Kinderkamack Rd.
    Westwood, NJ 07675
  • 201-885-5040
  • Monday to Sunday: 9 AM to 10 PM

Pompton

  • 9 Cannonball Rd. Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
  • 973-835-4774
  • Monday – Thursday: 10 AM – 8 PM
    Friday: 12 PM – 9 PM
    Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM
    Sunday: Closed