Your Pet's Dental Health

You should start brushing your pet's teeth when he or she is young. Start slowly and make it fun! Use a toothpaste made for pets and a pet toothbrush, pediatric toothbrush or even a piece of gauze wrapped around your finger. Begin by cleaning the front surface of one or two teeth and you can gradually progress to include all teeth. Once accustomed to regular brushing, most pets seem to enjoy it.

There are also several foods available that are formulated to reduce tartar build-up. Eukanuba has incorporated a "Dental Defense System" in their diets. The food contains an enzyme that remains on the teeth after a meal, and helps reduce plaque formation. Hill's offers a food for adult pets that is formulated to clean tartar off the teeth. It's called t/d and is available only through veterinarians.

Adult cats and dogs with excessive tartar are constantly swallowing bacteria which may lead to kidney problems later in life. Your pet will benefit from a regular oral care program, but needs your help to do it!

Introducing OraVet:

The first Plaque-Prevention System for Pets! OraVet significantly reduces plaque and tartar formation by preventing bacteria from attaching to your pet's teeth.

Your veterinarian applies OraVet Barrier Sealant as the last step in your pet's dental cleaning. This sealant creates an invisible barrier that prevents plaque and tartar forming bacteria from attaching to the teeth.

Beginning two weeks after your pet's dental cleaning, you apply OraVet Gel once a week at home. It's the easy alternative to daily brushing and it takes less than 60 seconds to do.

What is OraVet

OraVet works in an effective new way. It significantly reduces plaque and tartar formation by creating an invisible barrier that prevents bacteria from attaching to your pet’s teeth.

While other products may remove plaque and tartar, OraVet is the first plaque prevention system. It’s a completely safe and drug-free product that adheres to teeth even through brushing.

This breakthrough approach to oral healthcare begins in the clinic with your veterinarian and continues at home with you.

Why Oral Healthcare is Important for Pets

For the sake of your pet’s health and comfort, periodontal disease is a threat that can’t be ignored. Many of the signs of the disease are hard to miss. Bad breath, discolored teeth and swollen gums that may bleed easily can all be early indications of trouble. Late-stage periodontal disease can cause permanent damage, including loose teeth and tooth loss.

How Problems Begin

Periodontal disease begins when plaque, a mixture of bacteria and food debris, builds up on tooth surfaces and works its way under the gum line. Toxins released by the bacteria cause an inflammatory reaction that can lead to destruction of tissue and bone that anchor the teeth in place. If the bacteria enter the blood stream, they can even affect the heart, liver, and kidneys.

Serious and Common

Serious and Common Periodontal disease is not only serious, it’s also more common than most owners realize. In fact, more than 80% of dogs have it by the time they’re four years old. So, it’s easy to understand why periodontal disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem in pets.

Prevention is the Best Protection from Periodontal Disease

Preventing periodontal disease by keeping your pet’s teeth and gums healthy isn’t just a job for your veterinarian. It’s your job, too.

While nothing can take the place of regular visits to the veterinarian for checkups and cleaning, ongoing follow-up oral care at home is just as important in controlling plaque and tartar formation.

Our Role

We will apply OraVet Barrier Sealant as the last step in your pet’s dental cleaning.

Bacteria start attaching to teeth just minutes after a dental cleaning, OraVet Barrier Sealant creates an invisible barrier that prevents plaque- and tartar-forming bacteria from attaching. It’s just that simple.

What to Expect after Your Pet’s Dental Cleaning

The way your veterinarian cleans your pet’s teeth is very similar to the way your dentist cleans your teeth, but pets are anesthetized during the procedure. Because of this, your veterinarian will give you feeding and home care instructions geared to the specific needs of your pet.

FAQ's

Why is it important to have my pet’s teeth cleaned regularly?

Like people, pets need regular dental cleaning to remove plaque and tartar buildup. If not removed, this buildup may lead to periodontal disease and more serious health problems.

I feed my pet a dental diet or dental chews. Isn’t that enough to keep its teeth clean?

Dental diets and dental chews can scrape off plaque above the gum line to varying degrees, but do little to remove plaque under the gum line. OraVet prevents bacteria from adhering to your pet’s teeth, so it significantly reduces plaque and tartar formation above and below the gum line.

Is the OraVet System safe for my pet?

Absolutely. OraVet Barrier Sealant and OraVet Plaque Prevention Gel are non-toxic and may be used in pets of any age.

If I brush my pet’s teeth regularly, should I still use OraVet Plaque Prevention Gel?

Yes. The gel is effective with or without regular brushing and it’s easy to integrate into your regular pet dental care routine. Simply apply the gel once a week as directed.