Dental emergencies
Dental treatments primarily involve dental emergencies. These can have many causes, such as playing with stones, teeth striking while fighting with another animal, or other types of accidents. Have you broken a tooth? In our practice, dental emergencies involving tooth fractures , which often expose the dental nerve, are our top priority. Since this can have unpleasant consequences for your pet, you must act as quickly as possible, especially with young animals under two years old. We also treat dental emergencies involving fractures of the jawbone ( jaw fractures) or the complete dislocation of a tooth from its socket (tooth luxation).
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Professional teeth cleaning
The opposite of an emergency is prevention! As veterinarians, we educate pet owners about the importance of good dental care for their pets. The bacteria in plaque enter the body via the bloodstream, damaging various organs such as the liver, kidneys, or heart valves, and can thus trigger serious illnesses. The only sensible method for removing plaque and tartar is careful mechanical removal from the tooth surface. In our practice, this is done by gently removing the deposits with a special ultrasonic device. This removes not only the visible plaque but also the portion located below the gum line and in the periodontal pockets. A thorough polishing and sealing with fluoride completes this treatment and slows down the formation of new plaque. The teeth are protected from all sides. Just like at your human dentist !
Periodontics
This technical term describes the theory of dental support devices. Did you know that gingivitis is by far the most common disease in dogs and cats? More than 80% of all dogs and cats over the age of six suffer from inflammatory diseases of the periodontium (periodontitis). This often has serious negative effects on their overall health. There is no cure for this disease, but ideally, it can be stopped. We'll show you what measures you can take to protect your pet's teeth.
Conservative dental treatments
Conservative dental treatments include all procedures aimed at repairing tooth damage and thus preserving teeth. These primarily include specialized filling therapies. Fillings serve both to preserve the tooth as a whole and to stabilize the tooth structure.
Root canal treatment
In this type of treatment, we remove the infected and dead dental nerve and then seal the nerve cavity to prevent infection. The advantage of this therapy is that even a dead tooth can remain in the mouth and doesn't necessarily have to be extracted. Because, as with everything else, the best teeth belong to you!
dentures
crowned – possibly in conjunction with special anchor systems – to achieve stability that leads to excellent results in both function and aesthetics. For your pet, it's about more than just good looks; it's primarily about being able to eat species-appropriate food.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
If not all of a pet's teeth erupt smoothly, they remain embedded in the jawbone. This can lead to the formation of cysts or bone loss. In some cases, neighboring teeth are also affected. We extract these teeth as part of a specialized oral surgical procedure. Furthermore, tumors, cleft palates, or injuries can be additional factors. Together with our surgical team, we will find the right solution for your pet in these situations as well.
Orthodontics
Special orthodontic measures help with individual misalignments of the teeth or jaw, for example, due to uneven growth of the upper and lower jaw. If this is detected early and appropriate treatment is initiated, painful consequences, such as biting the mucous membrane of the mouth or palate, can usually be avoided.
Special dental cases in rodents and pets
The most common cause of loss of appetite in rabbits, guinea pigs, and other pets such as chinchillas, hamsters, and rats is chewing problems due to dental and jaw misalignments. These problems account for by far the largest share of cases seen at our veterinary clinic. Since dietary errors are often the underlying cause, we are happy to advise you on the optimal diet. This will help keep your rodent or pet's teeth healthy for a long time.
Specific dental problems of the cat
FORL (Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions ), formerly mistakenly called cervical caries, and inflammation of the oral mucosa (chronic gingivitis/stomatitis). Gingivitis and stomatitis, in particular, are not easy to treat.
volume tomograph is suitable , which can depict this disease even better than digital dental x-rays.
anesthesia
Unlike humans, most dental treatments for animals are only possible under anesthesia or sedation. The majority of the four-legged patients we anesthetize daily are usually over ten years old and thus in the second half of their lives. Often, they have pre-existing conditions such as heart failure, diabetes, hypothyroidism, etc., which we check for with a preliminary blood test. Therefore, we have opted for what is currently considered the safest form of anesthesia: inhalation /intubation anesthesia. After initial sedation, the patient is carefully intubated and connected to a ventilator. During the anesthetic phase, all vital functions are continuously monitored using a respiratory monitor, pulse oximeter, ECG, and blood pressure measurement. This way, not only your pets but you can sleep soundly too!
Diagnostics during dental treatments
For optimal diagnostics in preparation for more complex dental treatments, your pet has access to a volume tomograph . This allows us to create high-resolution 3D images of your dog's or cat's teeth quickly and with low radiation exposure. The resolution and image quality are to traditional dental X-rays .
