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Dental disease is the most common condition we see in adult dogs and cats, and one of the most overlooked. By the age of three, the majority of pets show some level of periodontal disease, which can cause pain, weight loss, and downstream problems affecting the heart, kidneys, and liver. At our Fraser Heights clinic we make dental care a routine, predictable part of your pet's health plan, with options for every life stage. Families across Fraser Heights, North Surrey, and Guildford trust our team for thorough, gentle dental work.
Every wellness visit at Ridgeview Animal Hospital includes an oral health assessment. When a deeper cleaning is needed, we schedule a complete dental procedure under safe anesthesia, with a dedicated technician monitoring your dog or cat throughout. A full cleaning includes scaling above and below the gumline, polishing, and probing for hidden pockets. This is the only way to address tartar that has hardened beyond what brushing or chews can manage.
More than half of dental disease in dogs and cats happens below the gumline where it cannot be seen. Digital dental X-rays let our team identify tooth root abscesses, fractures, resorptive lesions, and impacted teeth that would otherwise go undetected. We include dental X-rays as part of every dental procedure where indicated, so nothing is missed.
Some teeth are too damaged to save. When extraction is the right course, our team performs it with full pain management, regional nerve blocks where appropriate, and careful post-operative care. For oral infections, we combine surgical care with targeted at-home recommendations to clear the source and protect the rest of the mouth.
Brushing your dog or cat's teeth a few times a week is the single most effective at-home habit. We will walk you through the technique that works for your pet, and recommend Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) approved dental chews and water additives that help between cleanings. Small habits at home extend the benefit of every professional cleaning we do.
Most dogs and cats benefit from a professional cleaning every 12 to 24 months, depending on breed, diet, home care, and individual tendency toward dental disease. Small-breed dogs and certain cat breeds often need more frequent cleanings. Our veterinarian will recommend a schedule based on what we see during wellness exams.
Anaesthesia is necessary to properly scale below the gumline, take dental X-rays, and assess each tooth individually. An awake pet cannot tolerate the full procedure safely or comfortably. Modern anaesthesia is well-tolerated, especially with pre-surgical bloodwork and full monitoring throughout.
Some doggy breath is normal, but persistent bad breath is usually a sign of dental disease or another underlying issue. If you notice your pet's breath has become noticeably worse, book a dental assessment to identify what's causing it.
Non-anaesthetic cleanings only address the visible tooth surface and miss the majority of dental disease, which lives below the gumline. An anaesthetic cleaning with dental X-rays is the only way to fully assess oral health. Many provinces require anaesthetic cleanings to be performed under veterinary care.
Dental costs vary based on your pet's size, the complexity of the cleaning, the need for extractions, and any additional care required. We provide a written estimate after the pre-dental exam so you know what to expect. Our team is happy to walk through costs in detail before anything is scheduled.
Book your dog or cat's dental exam at our Fraser Heights clinic by calling (604) 359-6464. Families across Fraser Heights, North Surrey, Guildford, and Port Kells trust Ridgeview for thorough, compassionate dental care.
