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Scheduling an Appointment at Pet Dental Center

At Pet Dental Center, we strive to provide the best possible care for your pet while making the process as seamless and stress-free as possible for you. To ensure we are fully prepared for your pet’s procedure, we require a consultation appointment prior to scheduling any procedure.

Why Is a Consultation Required?

A pre-procedure consultation allows us to:
Evaluate your pet’s health and safety for anesthesia – Our team will assess your pet’s medical history and perform any necessary diagnostics to ensure it is safe to proceed.
Thoroughly discuss treatment options – If your pet is facing a complex surgery, this consultation gives you time to fully understand the procedure, ask questions, and mentally and financially prepare for the next steps.
Coordinate care with your veterinarian(s) – We will request and review your pet’s medical records so you don’t have to worry about it. Our goal is to work collaboratively with your pet’s veterinary team to provide the highest level of care.

To qualify for a procedure, your pet must have had a routine veterinary examination within the past 12 months.

Scheduling an Appointment

Reservation Fee Requirement: A reservation fee is required at the time of scheduling all appointment types. This fee will be applied to the total invoice at the time of the exam or procedure.
Cancellation Policy: Reservation fee is refundable only if the appointment is canceled at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled exam or procedure time. If your procedure requires an Anesthesiologist, one week cancelation notice is required for your reservation fee to be refundable.

Traveling from a Distance?

We understand that Board-Certified Veterinary Dentists are rare, and many of our clients travel long distances to see us. For our clients that live two or more hours away, we offer a Phone Consultation option so that you may avoid traveling to us twice. Please call our office to discuss whether this option is available for your pet.

If you would like to stay the night before or after your visit, we have a relationship with a local hotel that will provide a discounted rate.

Have Questions?

We are here to help make this process as smooth and stress-free as possible for both you and your pet! Please visit our What to Expect page or call us if you have any additional questions before scheduling.

Pet Dental Center

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Pet Dental Center

9250 Corkscrew Rd.
Suite 18
Estero, FL 33928

(239) 888-6761

HOURS OF OPERATION

8:00am-6:00pm M–Thurs
9:00am-4:30pm on Friday
CLOSED Saturday
CLOSED Sunday

Commonly Asked Questions

Does My Pet Need A Dental Cleaning?

Dental cleanings should be recommended based on each individual pet’s level of plaque and calculus build up and gingivitis. For some pets, cleanings may be necessary every 6 months, for others it could be every couple of years. More importantly, pets need to have routine oral evaluations with dental probing and full mouth dental radiographs no less than every 2 years and in some pets every 6 months. This includes pets who may have minimal plaque, calculus or gingivitis. It must be understood that clean teeth are not always healthy and therefore could be causing you pet pain or discomfort.

My Dog Has Bad Breath.

Bad breath is the number one symptom of advanced dental disease in pets. In most cases, bad breath in pets originates from disease causing bacteria. When pathogenic bacteria begin to flourish in the mouth, bad breath develops. It is important to have your pet’s oral health fully assessed with thorough oral examination and dental radiographs as soon as bad breath is noticed to prevent severe infections and tooth loss. These bacteria can also negatively affect other parts of the body and contribute to cardiac or renal disease.

My Pet Has Increased Risks For Anesthesia, How Can They Get The Dental Care They Need?

It is not fair to make a pet live with chronic dental pain and infection because they are considered an increased risk for anesthesia. At Pet Dental Center, we specialize in providing high level anesthesia care for geriatric pets and those with increased risks such as heart, kidney, liver, neurologic, diabetes and Cushing’s diseases. Because of our reputation for providing the highest level of anesthesia care possible, we average treating one high risk patient each day. Trust your pet with the ones who perform the most anesthesia procedures in high risk patients, Pet Dental Center.

Is It Normal For My Pet’s Teeth To Fall Out?

Baby or deciduous teeth are supposed to fall out when dogs and cats are teething, between 3 and 7 months of age. Adult or permanent teeth are present for the life of a dog and cat as long as they are healthy. If your pet is losing adult teeth there is severe dental disease. Advanced periodontal disease is the most likely cause for a pet losing teeth although dental fractures and tooth resorption are other likely causes.

What Kind Of Chews Are Good For My Pet’s Teeth?

Brushing your pet’s teeth is the best way to prevent dental disease at home and should be performed daily. When your pet does not accept brushing or for supplemental dental care in those pets who are getting their teeth brushed, dental chews can be a good choice. We recommend using dental chews that have the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) seal of approval. This verifies that the product has been tested in clinical trials and was shown to significantly reduce plaque or calculus. We also recommend slowly introducing dental chews by offering a reduced amount of the chew and observing your pet while chewing. This is to make sure he or she does not swallow a large portion of the chew that could lead to choking or digestive complications. Hard chew objects such as bones, hooves, antlers, thick rawhide products and plastic toys often lead to dental fractures and should always be avoided.