What does Dr. Wolfe do when gingivitis, plaque, or calculus is found?
• Your pet is to be brought in the morning of the procedure on an empty stomach. Several lab tests will be run with your consent to be sure that there are no hidden problems that will prevent us from performing cleaning. • A light general anesthetic using a very safe gas (isoflurane) will be administered. • The teeth will be ultrasonically scaled to remove all the hard, calcified plaque using the latest hi-tech ultrasonic scaling equipment. They will also be polished and treated with fluoride. • Any severely infected or loose teeth will be removed to prevent persistent pain and problems. Antibiotics will be administered if needed. • Your pet will be given pain medication, antibiotics, and oral medications as needed after the procedure to control and prevent pain, infection, and bad breath. • Your pet will go home in the afternoon.
