If it smells funny, it's probaby serious.

Bad breath is just the beginning. Dental disease is associated with more serious medical issues like heart disease and kidney failure. The bad news: A lot of pets have dental disease. The good news: It's totally preventable, treatable, and even reversible.

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Banfield Offers Best-In-Class Dental Care

Providing affordable, preventive dental healthcare now can prevent serious and costly medical problems in the future. So Banfield insists on providing best-in-class dental care across our entire network of hospitals. Here's how:

We invest in the most up-to-date dentistry equipment
We employ strict treatment protocols:

Pre-anesthetic blood testing
- – Complete blood count
- – Internal organ screens
- – Electrolytes

General anesthesia
- – Blood pressure check
- – Pain medication
- – Close monitoring of vital signs

Optimum Wellness Plans®

For your convenience and peace of mind, annual dental cleanings are included in most of our adult Optimum Wellness Plans:

Active Prevention
Special Care
Plus the option to add extra cleanings to your plan to treat more severe cases of dental disease

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Test Your Knowledge

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An astonishing 8 out of 10 dogs (and 7 out of 10 cats) over the age of 3 have some form of dental disease. Left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to more serious medical conditions, like heart disease and kidney failure. Learn more about the connection between periodontal disease and other conditions. »

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Complete the Following Statement:

“ out of 10 dogs over age 3 have some form of dental disease.”

Select your answer below.

A Two

B Four

C Eight

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Yep, it's true. The cute little ones tend to have the nastier teeth and gums. Small dogs have small mouths, and their teeth are more crowded together. Food particles can get stuck more easily in such a tight space and create a prime breeding ground for bacteria and plaque. Daily tooth brushing is highly recommended for small dogs. Learn key tips on how to brush your dog's teeth here. »

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Guess the Breed

Which dog below is more likely to develop periodontal disease?

Select your answer below.

A Chihuahua

B Labrador Retriever

C Saint Bernard

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Banfield's main priority is preventive care, so we're committed to making dental care a vital part of your pet's overall wellness routine.

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Banfield uses human quality anesthesia protocols to significantly minimize risks. This includes:

Pre-procedure blood work
Close monitoring of vital signs (respiration rate, heart rate, blood oxygen levels, body temperature) throughout the procedure
Antibiotics and/or pain medication prescriptions, if necessary
Pets are carefully brought out of anesthesia
Pets are not released to go home until they're fully recovered
Pets owners receive thorough post-procedure home care instructions

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You're always welcome to call the vets at your local Banfield if you have questions.