Dental

Just like humans, dogs and cats need regular dental cleanings. In fact, unless you brush your dog's teeth daily, he or she is in need of regular dental check-ups. Gum disease can be prevented with fluoride and dental cleanings. Learn More.

A dental cleaning is $55, with fluoride treatment included. Dr. Malernee does not think the risk of general anesthesia is justified in almost all dental procedures. Sedative can be used similar to the ones used in human dentistry with uncooperative children. Because general anesthesia is not used, dental cleanings can be scheduled as out-patient care procedures. Sedation reversals developed in human medicine allow the animals to go directly home.

Dr. Malernee is one of the few vets in Palm Beach County that has a dental X-Ray machine. In addition to providing dental x-rays and other dental services, he can perform root canals to save a tooth. When braces or crowns are in order, these services are typically referred to other vets because because patient cooperation makes these two procedures sometimes fail when dogs chew on objects that break crowns and braces.

Teeth are cleaned with dental ultrasonic cleaners at and below the gum line and are treated with fluoride to treat and prevent the spread of infection. Dr. Malernee personally does the cleanings, not unlicensed personnel, as is the customary practice. Always ask who will be doing the cleanings and if they have been trained and licensed when getting your pet teeth cleaned. Our dental fee schedule is as follows: