Dental Care

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Doc·Side Veterinary Medical Center strongly advocates for proper dental care and annual evaluations.

Good dental care is as vital for pets as it is for people, and even more so since pets don’t brush daily. Proper dental care not only prevents bad breath and gum disease but also stops infections from reaching your pet’s liver, kidneys, and heart. Oral bacteria can lead to permanent organ damage, affecting overall health.

Doc·Side provides quality dental care with routine cleaning, using ultrasonic and hand-scaling to remove tartar and plaque, followed by high-speed polishing and fluoride treatment.

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DENTAL CARE IS PARAMOUNT TO OVERALL PET HEALTH

DENTAL CARE IS PARAMOUNT TO OVERALL PET HEALTH

Why Your Pet Needs a Yearly Dental Exam

We provide complete oral evaluations. If any issues arise, we offer full dental care, including tooth extractions, digital radiographs, and oral surgery as needed. For comfort, all procedures are done under general anesthesia.

Without proper dental care, minor oral issues can turn into difficult-to-treat illnesses. Our goal is to help pets avoid gingivitis, dental disease, and tooth loss with comprehensive dental services.

Any of the signs below can indicate poor oral health for your pet. If you notice any of the below, please give us a call or schedule your pet a dental evaluation with one of our doctors.

  • Bad breath
  • Red, swollen gums
  • Excessive drooling
  • Dropping food while eating
  • Brown or yellow buildup on the teeth
  • Pawing at mouth
  • Reluctance to play with chew toys
  • Decreased appetite
  • Weight loss
  • A change in behavior, such as sleeping more often
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Five Stars at Doc·Side Vet

I've been taking my cats to Doc Side since they were babies, and always had good experiences. Most recently, I had a bad scare, they got me in immediately, no waiting throughout the process, and every staff member was extremely kind and helpful. That is huge to have support in a potential animal crisis.

· Janessa S ·

Great care and VERY friendly service! Dr. Tiernney broke down information in a way I understood and gave great recommendations. I would highly recommend bringing your animals here.

· Danielle L ·

I was so pleased with my experience at Doc Side vet. As a new patient and new dog owner, my vet and tech took the time to answer my questions and do a thorough check up on my new pup! Thank you!

· Erin F ·

I have been going here for a few years and I have never had any problems! They are really nice, quick, and good at keeping my pets calm! They were very gentle with my two cats! Definitely recommend!!

· Alex M ·

DocSide has been my vet for 16+ years through 3 dogs. I can't imagine finding an office or vet that cares more about their patients or clients than Dr. Tierney and the team. They have always gone above and beyond to give the best care possible, with all factors in mind, and are THE best.

· Candace B ·