Your pet’s dental health is vital to their overall well-being, and our team is here to help. At Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness, we provide gentle, thorough dental care in Roseville, from routine cleanings to advanced treatments, all tailored to keep your pet comfortable.
Pet dental care is a cornerstone of overall health at Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness. Just like us, pets need their teeth and gums cared for regularly. Ideally we would brush our pets’ teeth as often as our own, but that is not always possible. We are happy to discuss brushing tips and techniques that will help keep your pets’ teeth and gums healthy between professional cleanings. Even humans must go in for regular dental cleanings and exams — and we brush and floss daily. Could you imagine what your dentist would say if you brushed your teeth as often as your pets’ teeth are brushed?
During your pet’s dental exam, our veterinarians check for signs of gum disease, tooth decay, broken teeth, loose teeth, and abnormal masses. We assess the overall alignment and health of the jaw. Dental exams are typically included in your pet’s annual wellness visit and allow us to catch problems early before they progress to more advanced and costly disease.
Professional cleanings are performed under general anesthesia, which allows our team to safely remove plaque and tartar above and below the gumline using hand and ultrasonic scalers. We polish the teeth after each cleaning to smooth the enamel and slow future tartar buildup. Radiographs are taken during every cleaning to check for issues below the gumline that cannot be seen on visual inspection alone.
Digital dental radiographs give our team a complete view of each tooth from root to crown, including structures invisible to the naked eye such as bone loss, root reabsorption, abscesses, and hidden fractures. Because pets rarely show obvious pain from dental disease, radiographs are essential for identifying problems before they become severe. We take full-mouth radiographs with every anesthetic dental procedure.
Brushing your pet’s teeth at home is the most effective way to reduce plaque buildup between professional cleanings. Our team can show you how to introduce tooth brushing gradually and recommend products including pet-safe toothpaste, dental chews, and water additives that help maintain oral health between visits. We will send you home with a clear, practical plan that fits your pet’s temperament and your schedule.
When it is time for an anesthetic dental cleaning, we are here for you. We offer comprehensive oral assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. We take the time to walk you through the process and what is involved. Anesthesia is vitally important to make sure the radiographs, dental cleaning, diagnoses, and necessary treatments are done properly and safely. Radiographs are taken with every dental procedure to confirm dental disease below the gumline is identified and treated effectively. Pain management is provided in the form of nerve or local blocks, and oral pain medications for patients who require extractions. We are here for you with trained, knowledgeable staff who are experienced and compassionate, and we aim to make the whole process as smooth as possible.
Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth. This bacteria processes sugars and carbs into an acid that causes tooth and gum decay.
Calculus (Tartar) is the hardening of plaque, made up of dead bacteria and minerals from saliva. This layer traps bacteria against teeth and gums, eventually destroying surrounding tissues and causing bone loss.
Periodontal disease affects nearly 80% of dogs and 70% of cats by age three — and because pets rarely stop eating even when their mouth is painful, it is often not obvious until the disease has progressed.
Our Roseville veterinary team wants your pets to live long, healthy, and happy lives, and oral care is part of that picture. We appreciate you letting us care for your pets’ dental needs and beyond.
Poor dental health can lead to pain, infection, and serious health issues like heart and kidney disease. In addition, dental disease and dental infections can spread through the bloodstream to other parts of the body. Our Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness team is highly experienced with dental care and comprehensive dental procedures. We can help you with dental disease prevention, education, exams, treatments and procedures, to keep your pet healthy!
Most pets need dental cleanings once a year, but some may require more frequent care. Our Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness team can monitor your pet’s dental health and help you plan for regular dental cleanings. Regular dental care is paramount to your pet’s health and well- being.
Bad breath, red gums, difficulty eating, drooling, and loose teeth indicate potential dental disease. If your pet is showing any of these signs, schedule an appointment for an examination at Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness. Our veterinarians will help to diagnose and effectively treat your pet’s dental disease, and other underlying conditions.
Yes, anesthesia ensures a thorough dental exam, thorough cleaning, and allows for the effective treatment of any dental issues. Dental cleanings require the use of instruments that can have sharp edges in order to remove tartar buildup, or long, thin probes to examine for tooth abscesses. Anesthesia ensures these instruments can be used safely and effectively. Without the use of anesthesia, there is a real risk for lacerations of the gums, lip tissue, eyelids, and eyes. Don’t put your pet at risk of these unnecessary injuries! Additionally, anesthesia is necessary for safe administration of dental nerve blocks, tooth extractions, treatment of tooth root infections, removal of foxtails stuck in the tonsillar crypts, etc. These types of treatments, and thorough oral exams needed to identify many oral conditions, are not possible without anesthesia. Simply put, anesthesia-free dental cleanings are risky and don’t do an adequate job of dental care and treatment.
Regular brushing, dental chews, and routine professional cleanings help maintain oral health. Brushing your pet’s teeth and dental preventative care at home really do make a difference. Our Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness team will help educate you regarding oral health and provide the tools to help you succeed.
Yes, small dog breeds and brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds are more likely to develop dental disease. For this reason, dental check-ups for these breeds are more important than ever! contact us at Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness to get started with our dental examination and oral care recommendations. Together, we will delay dental disease with preventative care, and when your pet needs a dental cleaning or treatment, our exceptional Stonebridge dental team can help with that too!
Complete dental procedures: $636–$2,400
Cost depends on severity of dental disease, whether extractions are needed, and number of extractions. An accurate estimate is provided following examination.An accurate estimate is provided following an examination so you have a clear picture of what to expect before moving forward.
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Give your furry family member the preventive care they deserve. Schedule your pet's comprehensive wellness examination at Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness for only $44.50 — a special rate exclusively for new clients.
Our wellness exams focus on preventive health care to keep your pet healthy and happy. During a wellness visit, our doctors perform thorough physical examinations, discuss your pet's nutritional needs, address any behavioral concerns, and recommend preventive treatments tailored to your pet's age and lifestyle.
