Overview
Private Roots works to provide the best in veterinary dental care to pets, increase access to veterinary dental information, and further pet dental health education to pet families. Private Roots has a state-of-the-art dentistry suite with equipment such as an ultrasonic scaler, dental drill, and digital dental radiography.
Our veterinarians are trained in dental x-ray interpretation, surgical dental extractions, and oral mass removals.
The key to management of gum disease (for humans or pets!) is prevention.
As long as the surfaces of the teeth are cleaned frequently, the gums will stay healthy. Excellent oral health is maintained by regular oral hygiene. The gold standard is brushing. Daily chewing activities can also be effective in maintaining oral health. Daily use of products such as Entero powder added to food or a water additive added to the water bowl will help to keep your pet’s teeth clean and the gum tissues and bone around the roots healthy.
Veterinary Oral Health Council
The Veterinary Oral Health Council recommends periodic veterinary examination of the mouth and teeth of your dog or cat. Many pets, particularly middle-aged and older cats and dogs, require periodic professional scaling/polishing in addition to ongoing plaque control. This is a sedated day procedure scheduled on one of our regular surgery days.
Veterinarian’s Oath
Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health and welfare, the prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge.
I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics.
I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.
