Dental

Orchard House Veterinary Centre

Dental awareness month special offer

12 February 2025
Until the 30th April we are offering a discount on the cost of a scale and polish.  Book an appointment today —– FAQ’s What is a scale and polish?  A scale and polish is a dental procedure that removes tartar and plaque from a dog’s teeth and smooths them with a polish. It’s similar to what a dental hygienist does
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Pet dental awareness month

11 February 2025
Pet dental health is a very important part of your pet’s overall health, and dental problems can cause, or be caused by, other health problems. Your pet’s teeth and gums should be checked at least once a year by your veterinarian to check for early signs of a problem and to keep your pet’s mouth healthy. Oral health in dogs
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Periodontal disease in pets

1 February 2024
Periodontal disease in pets occurs when the tissues that surround teeth become infected and inflamed. Bacterial plaque build-up on the teeth causes inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) if not removed. Over time, infection and inflammation spread deeper into the tooth sockets, destroying the bone around the tooth roots – meaning teeth may need to be extracted (if they haven’t already
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Dental care for pets

30 November 2023
Home dental care for pets is very important. You brush your teeth every day; that comes natural to you. But when it comes to brushing our pets teeth it seems that a high majority of us forget to do so. It is believed that 38% of dog owners do not brush their dogs teeth at all, 44% of dog owners
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Bad breath!

5 March 2021
Is your “good morning” kiss from your dog so stinky that their breath makes you want to cover your face with a pillow? Bad breath in dogs is not only undesirable — it’s not normal. While eating poop or getting into some old food in the trash bin might come with some gross smells, your dog’s bad breath — vets
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