Dentistry and Oral Surgery
The Dentistry and Oral Surgery service offers treatment of oral and maxillofacial pathology in companion animals as well as equine and food animal species. Our team is composed of a board certified veterinary dentist and experienced staff diagnose and treat a wide array of oral and maxillofacial conditions including advanced periodontal disease, endodontic disease, maxillofacial trauma, oral cancer, and malocclusions.
Services
Treatment of Periodontal Disease
- Prophylactic scale and polish
- Extraction of compromised teeth
- Management of periodontal disease in patients with comorbidities and high anesthetic risk
- Periodontal surgery
- Gingival flap procedures to preserve periodontal health
- Placement of perioceuticals (local antimicrobials)
- Guided tissue regeneration with bone grafting and membrane placement
Endodontic Therapy
- Root canal therapy to treat chronically fractured teeth
- Vital pulp therapy to treat emergently fractured teeth
Prosthodontics
- Crowns
- Restorations
Oral Surgery
- Surgical extractions
- Cyst enucleation and debridement
- Cleft palate repairs
- Jaw fracture repair
- Temporomandibular joint surgery
- Oral oncologic surgery: maxillectomy, mandibulectomy
Orthodontics/Treatment of Malocclusions
- Active orthodontics to facilitate orthodontic movement of teeth
- Passive orthodontics: incline planes, crown extensions to facilitate orthodontic movement of teeth
- Crown reduction with vital pulp therapy
- Interventional surgical extractions
What to expect
Pets may be referred to the Dentistry and Oral Surgery service by their owners or their primary care or referring veterinarians. Please complete the referral form and send any dental radiographs, dental charts or other forms of imaging to [email protected]. When an appointment has been scheduled we will send you a client questionnaire to be completed prior to your pet’s appointment to help us better understand your pet’s oral health needs and concerns. At your initial appointment we will review your pet’s overall health history, perform a thorough physical and oral exam, and come up with a diagnostic treatment plan to be performed under general anesthesia at a later scheduled date. At your initial appointment we will provide an estimate for the anticipated procedure.
For emergent concerns such as jaw fractures, inability to open or close the mouth or severe facial swelling or oral pain please call the front desk at 612-626-8387 and ask them to contact the Dentistry and Oral Surgery service directly during business hours. If after hours the Emergency Service will provide direct assistance and contact the Dentistry and Oral Surgery service.
Resources
Please visit the American Veterinary Dental College website to learn more about board certified veterinary dentists and the conditions we treat.
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