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Pet Tooth Extractions in Highland Park, IL
When our dogs are experiencing dental pain, we normally don’t know it. You may notice your pup favoring one side of their mouth when they play or eat, but most warning signs are not as obvious. As a matter of fact, pets seldom show symptoms of dental issues. Dental pain typically comes on slowly, and dogs learn to live with it. When those issues are treated appropriately, you will likely notice a happier, more carefree pup!
At Pets4Life Animal Hospital, we are experts in caring for your pet’s dental needs. If an extraction is necessary, you can be confident your pup is in the best hands.
Reasons Why Dogs Need Tooth Extractions:
- Gum Disease
- Broken Teeth
- Unerupted Teeth
- Tooth Decay
What Do Tooth Extractions Involve?
Procedures vary depending on the tooth and the disease process. Prior to any extraction, we provide a nerve block that lasts six to eight hours to help minimize oral pain and discomfort.
With surgical extractions, we normally make incisions in the adjacent gum tissue to create a flap and reveal access to the tooth. We often need to remove the bone that covers each root, section the tooth into individual roots, and extract each root separately. The alveolus (socket) is flushed to remove any debris, and the extraction site is closed with absorbable sutures.
Will My Pet Be in Pain?
Both local and general anesthesia will be used to minimize and control discomfort.
How Will My Pet Eat After Surgery?
As a result of excellent pain relief medications, most dogs recover with minimal discomfort and return to their daily routines rapidly. Most pets will eat the day of surgery or very soon thereafter. Feeding them soft food is usually recommended until healing is complete. A check-up will be required to ensure your pet’s healing is progressing properly.
