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Pet Oral Exams and Cleanings: More Than Just a Pretty Smile

02.12.2016 by Prairie Ridge VC Staff

A dog being given a dental cleaning When some pet owners think of dental care, they often assume it’s just a cleaning. However, oral exams entail an assessment of dental and gum health, nutritional or dietary adjustments, and safe dental cleanings, as recommended.

Even the concept of dental cleanings remains somewhat vague. Is it just to produce fresh breath and a whiter smile? Actually, no. Dental cleanings can greatly diminish your pet’s chances of developing periodontal disease, as well as other health complications. Continue…

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