06/03/2026
π¦· More Than Fresh Breath: Why Dental Health Matters for Your Pet πΎ (and receive 10% off)
Did you know that dental disease is one of the most common health problems in dogs and cats? By age 3, most pets have some degree of periodontal diseaseβeven if theyβre still eating normally and acting happy.
A Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT), often called a dental cleaning, is about much more than removing tartar. During a COHAT, your veterinarian evaluates your petβs entire oral cavity, cleans above and below the gumline, and takes dental radiographs (X-rays) to identify problems that canβt be seen during a visual exam alone.
In fact, up to 60% of a tooth lies below the gumline, meaning painful conditions such as tooth root abscesses, bone loss, resorptive lesions, and fractured teeth can go undetected without dental radiographs.
Untreated dental disease doesnβt just affect the mouthβit can impact your petβs overall health. Chronic inflammation and infection may contribute to heart, liver, and kidney disease, affecting organ function and potentially shortening your petβs lifespan.
Your pet canβt tell you when their mouth hurts, but regular dental care can make a world of difference in how they feel every day.
π Contact us to schedule a dental evaluation and help keep your pet healthy from nose to tail! (404)355-PETS
π¨ 10% off your petβs oral procedure when you mention this post! π¨
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