Pet Dentistry in Kelowna

Teeth Cleaning, Extractions, and Oral Surgery for Cats & Dogs

Our veterinary dental services include dog teeth cleaning, cat teeth cleaning, dental exams, dental x-rays, tooth extractions, and preventive dental care designed to support your pet’s long-term health and comfort.
Regular pet dental care helps reduce plaque and tartar buildup, improve bad breath, prevent infection, and protect your pet from painful dental disease. Whether your pet needs a routine cleaning or advanced dental treatment, our Kelowna veterinarians are here to help.

Studies show that more than 50% of dogs and cats develop some form of periodontal disease, with that number increasing to nearly 80% in pets over the age of three. If left untreated, dental disease can lead to pain, infection, tooth loss, and serious health complications involving the heart, liver, and kidneys. Routine dog teeth cleaning and cat dental exams are important parts of preventive veterinary care. Annual pet dental visits allow our veterinarians to identify oral health problems early and help keep your pet healthy and comfortable.

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Service Types

Pet Dental Services

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Teeth Exams, Dog Teeth Cleaning & Polishing

Dog teeth cleaning and cat teeth cleaning require anesthesia so our veterinarians can safely clean below the gum line, polish the teeth, examine the mouth, and perform dental x-rays when needed. Dental x-rays help identify hidden issues such as infection, root damage, bone loss, and disease below the gum line.

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Tooth Extractions for Dogs & Cats

We always aim to save teeth whenever possible. However, severe periodontal disease or infection may require dog tooth extraction or cat tooth extraction to relieve pain and protect your pet’s health.

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Minor Oral Surgery

Some pets need minor oral surgery to safely remove damaged or infected teeth. Our veterinary team focuses on patient safety, comfort, and pain management, with medication provided in-clinic and for at-home recovery.

Benefits

Why Do Pets Need Dental Care?

Dental disease is one of the most common health issues seen in dogs and cats. Plaque, tartar buildup, infected teeth, and periodontal disease can create inflammation and bacteria that affect the entire body.

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Common signs your pet may need dog dental or cat dental care include:

  • Bad breath
  • Red or swollen gumsDrooling
  • Difficulty chewing or eating
  • Loose or discoloured teeth
  • Facial swelling
  • Pawing at the mouth

Professional dog teeth cleaning and regular pet dental exams can help prevent painful oral health conditions and improve your pet’s quality of life.

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Pet Dental FAQs:

Most pets benefit from annual dog teeth cleaning or cat teeth cleaning appointments. Some breeds and older pets may require more frequent dental care.

Bad breath, swollen gums, tartar buildup, drooling, difficulty eating, and loose teeth are all common signs of dental disease in dogs and cats.

Yes. Anesthesia is required for safe and effective pet dental cleaning because it allows veterinarians to clean below the gum line, perform dental x-rays, and complete a full oral examination.

Dog teeth cleaning cost can vary depending on your pet’s size, oral health, dental disease severity, anesthesia needs, and whether extractions or dental x-rays are required. We recommend scheduling a dental exam so our team can provide a more accurate estimate for your dog dental cleaning cost.

The cost of dog dental cleaning may depend on:

  • The amount of tartar buildup
  • Presence of periodontal disease
  • Dental x-rays
  • Tooth extractions
  • Length of anesthesia
  • Overall treatment required

Every pet has different dental needs, which is why dog teeth cleaning cost can vary from case to case.

Yes. Dental x-rays are an important part of pet dental care because many dental problems occur below the gum line where they cannot be seen during a regular examination.

Yes. We provide safe dog tooth extractions and cat tooth extractions when teeth are severely damaged, infected, loose, or painful.

Brushing your pet’s teeth regularly, using veterinarian-approved dental products, feeding dental diets, and scheduling routine pet dental exams can help reduce plaque and tartar buildup between professional cleanings

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