Dental health is a vital and often overlooked marker of health in dogs and cats. In addition to being extremely painful for the pet, dental tartar and gingivitis can often lead to other more serious problems. This is because bacteria present on teeth surfaces can shower into the blood stream, causing infection and disease elsewhere in the body. Regular dental cleanings can help to prevent these problems. At Wellesley Animal Hospital, we provide ultrasonic scaling and polishing, as well as oral surgeries and dental extractions. Ask our team about things you can do to help prevent the buildup of dental disease in your pet!