{"id":811,"date":"2020-01-30T17:41:17","date_gmt":"2020-01-30T17:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/?p=811"},"modified":"2020-01-30T17:41:17","modified_gmt":"2020-01-30T17:41:17","slug":"a-spotlight-on-pet-dental-cleanings-using-anesthesia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sbahvet.com\/blog\/a-spotlight-on-pet-dental-cleanings-using-anesthesia\/","title":{"rendered":"A Spotlight on Pet Dental Cleanings Using Anesthesia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your pet\u2019s oral health is the key to many other aspects of good health. In fact, dental disease has been linked to heart disease and other diseases of the internal body, such as liver disease. What was once an afterthought, keeping your pet\u2019s teeth healthy through daily tooth brushing and <\/span>annual examinations<\/span><\/a> is something that is paramount to overall well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n

That is why <\/span>the team at Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital<\/span><\/a> want to explain how important pet dental cleanings using anesthesia is. We are here to explain this safe and effective process that can change your pet\u2019s health for the better.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is a Pet Dental Cleaning?<\/span>
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A dental cleaning removes the plaque and tartar from your pet\u2019s teeth. These are responsible for <\/span>dental disease, or periodontal disease<\/span><\/a>, that can harm your pet over time. During a cleaning, your pet will be prepped and placed under anesthesia. A skilled technician, along with your veterinarian will monitor your pet during this time, as well as advanced anesthesia monitoring technology.<\/span><\/p>\n

While under anesthesia, your veterian will perform a thorough exam, carefully looking at each tooth and the gums. Special equipment is used to rid the teeth of buildup.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A pet dental cleaning includes:<\/span><\/p>\n