While it is possible to perform a basic oral examination on patients that are awake, anesthesia is required in order to perform a complete, thorough oral examination. All oral therapy, including dental cleanings, are performed under general anesthesia.

We are proud to offer advanced dental treatment including root canal therapy for broken or abscessed teeth, advanced care for periodontal disease, treatment for feline stomatitis and resorptive lesions (cavities), and sealants to help fight bacteria build-up. 



                                                       Oral Assesment

Once admitted for a dental procedure, all patients are examined and assessed for their individual anesthetic protocol. Also, patients are given an individual pain management protocol. Pre-anesthetic blood work is done to decrease the risk of any underlying issues that may complicate anesthesia. Once blood work is complete and approved, an IV catheter is placed and the procedure begins, following the individual pain management and anesthesia protocol established. 







 Dental Cleaning

A complete dental cleaning is performed by a certified veterinary dental technician under the direct supervision of Dr. Gary Wheeler. After the teeth are cleaned, a complete charting of each tooth is performed and logged into the pet's history. Dr. Wheeler then performs a comprehensive oral exam and determines a treatment plan based on his findings. 





 

 Anesthesia

The vital signs of all anesthetic patients are closely monitored by an assigned staff member. Vital signs include heart rate and rhythm, respiration rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation. These rates are also recorded and placed into the pet's permanent medical history.

Pain Management

We at BVH believe in an aggressive approach to pain management. In addition to obvious discomfort, we know that pain can lengthen the healing process. We offer many ways to address your pet's discomfort and aid in the quickest recovery, including the products Metacam and Rimadyl.