25 Sep How a Veterinary Dental Specialist Supports Your Pet’s Care
At Animal Dental Care and Oral Surgery, we know your pet’s oral health is just as important as their annual checkups and vaccinations. Most dental care is provided by your family veterinarian, and general practice veterinary dentistry includes routine cleanings, dental X-rays, and treatment for common oral problems. But sometimes, a pet’s mouth needs more advanced care—that’s when our board-certified veterinary dental specialist can help.
What Makes a Veterinary Dental Specialist Different?
Our specialists have completed years of additional training and passed rigorous certification through the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC). Advanced oral procedures performed by board-certified veterinary dentists include:
- Jaw fracture repair
- Managing oral tumors
- Treating advanced periodontal disease
- Orthodontic treatments for painful malocclusions
- Endodontic procedures such as root canal and pulp cap treatments.
Working Together With Your Family Veterinarian
Think of your pet’s oral healthcare team like your own. You might see your family dentist for regular cleanings, but you’d be referred to a specialist for oral surgery. The same applies to pets:
- Your family veterinarian provides routine care like cleanings and identifying problems early.
- Our specialists step in for complex cases that require advanced training, tools, or procedures.
- Together, we collaborate to ensure your pet receives the best care possible.
Higher Risk Anesthesia Cases
Animal Dental Care and Oral Surgery is proud to be a founding member of My Anesthesiologists, a group of board-certified veterinary anesthesiologists who assist with the management of both routine and more involved cases for pets that may have other health concerns, such as heart, liver or kidney disease. Many of our referring veterinarians send us cases due to our access to veterinary anesthesiologists and the ability to have 24/7 patient monitoring at the Veterinary Specialty Center in Colorado Springs.
Your Pet’s Oral Health Matters
When your veterinarian partners with Animal Dental Care and Oral Surgery, you gain peace of mind knowing your pet is receiving expert-level dentistry. If your pet needs advanced oral care, trust a veterinary dental specialist to provide the highest standard of treatment. Contact us today—or have your family veterinarian contact us directly—to ensure your pet gets the specialized care they deserve.
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