Healthy Smiles, Happy Pets: Dental Care at Dallas Highway Animal Hospital
Your pet’s dental health is more than just a bright smile—it’s an essential part of overall well-being. At Dallas Highway Animal Hospital, we offer comprehensive dental services to help keep your furry family members healthy, comfortable, and pain-free for years to come.
What We Offer: CORES Dental Services
Our full dental services, known as CORES, include everything from routine cleanings and dental X-rays to advanced dental procedures. We use dental X-rays to assess what’s happening below the surface, so we can identify issues that might not be visible during a standard exam. This technology allows us to provide targeted, effective treatment, and avoid future complications.
All dental services are performed under anesthesia to ensure your pet’s comfort and safety. These procedures can take anywhere from 1 to 4 hours, depending on the condition of your pet’s mouth.
Dental Staging: What to Expect
Every pet’s mouth is unique, so we begin with a thorough consultation to determine where they fall on our dental health scale:
- Stage 1—Clean & Clear
This stage means your pet's dental X-rays look great, and we proceed with a professional cleaning to keep things that way. - Stage 2—Early Intervention
At this stage, we may see signs like root absorption or minor infections that could require targeted extractions. Treating these early helps prevent further damage. - Stage 3—Advanced Disease
This stage often includes severe dental disease, and may require full-mouth extractions or extensive oral care. While this may sound serious, pets often experience dramatic relief and improvement after treatment.
No matter the stage, we’ll walk you through everything, step by step, so you feel confident in the care your pet is receiving.
Why Dental Care Matters
Dental disease is incredibly common in pets, and often goes unnoticed. Left untreated, it can lead to serious health issues affecting the heart, kidneys, liver, and more. That’s why routine dental care is not just recommended, it’s essential.
From fresh breath to improved appetite and energy, the benefits of professional dental care can be life-changing for your pet.
Our CORES appointments can be booked in advance, and we recommend scheduling early to secure your preferred date. If you’ve noticed signs of dental trouble—bad breath, drooling, pawing at the mouth, or changes in eating habits—it’s time to check in.
Call us today to schedule a dental consultation and give your pet the care they deserve.