{"id":869,"date":"2025-03-06T03:39:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T03:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.papayapet.com\/carmel-valley-sd\/?page_id=869"},"modified":"2025-06-04T15:44:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T15:44:30","slug":"dental-exams-cleanings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.papayapet.com\/carmel-valley-sd\/services\/dental-exams-cleanings\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental exams &amp; cleaning at Papaya Veterinary Care in Carmel Valley, San Diego"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-rounded\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"859\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.papayapet.com\/carmel-valley-sd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/dog-with-person-holding-toothbrush.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.papayapet.com\/carmel-valley-sd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/dog-with-person-holding-toothbrush.png 859w, https:\/\/www.papayapet.com\/carmel-valley-sd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/dog-with-person-holding-toothbrush-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.papayapet.com\/carmel-valley-sd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/dog-with-person-holding-toothbrush-768x330.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The healthier your pet\u2019s mouth, the healthier your pet will be overall. Which is why regular dental exams and teeth cleaning are a vital part of your cat or dog\u2019s healthcare.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a fact: By the time pets are 3 years old, they\u2019ll likely show evidence of periodontal disease, the most common dental issue in dogs and cats. Left untreated, this can not only severely and painfully affect your pet\u2019s mouth, but can also cause infection to spread to major organs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, your pet\u2019s teeth and gums should be checked at least once a year by your veterinarian for early signs of problems and to keep your pet\u2019s mouth healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The oral health services we provide<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Papaya, we provide an array of services to maintain your pet\u2019s oral health:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oral exams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full mouth X-rays under anesthesia to evaluate tooth root health and bone density below the gumline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thorough dental cleaning (scaling) under anesthesia to remove plaque and tartar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extractions, if necessary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home dental care recommendations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is anesthesia necessary for veterinary dental procedures?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With tailored anesthesia protocols just for your pet, we can perform dental procedures more thoroughly and with less stress and pain for your pet. Taking X-rays of the teeth, which are part of every dental cleaning, requires your pet to stay very still so we can obtain clear, accurate images. Rest assured that anesthesia is safer today than ever; any risks are low and far outweighed by the benefits. A skilled member of our team, along with top-of-the-line equipment, monitors your pet\u2019s vital signs at all times throughout the entire procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Schedule your pet\u2019s next dental exam at Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Help ensure your pet\u2019s oral health\u2014and overall health\u2014by scheduling your pet\u2019s next dental exam and cleaning. Call us now at <a href=\"tel:619-880-8986\">619-880-8986<\/a> or book online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The healthier your pet\u2019s mouth, the healthier your pet will be overall. 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