Veterinarian Service
Pet Tooth Extractions Veterinary Service in East Rockaway, NY
At East Rockaway Veterinary 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.
Pet Tooth Extractions in East Rockaway, NY
Reasons Why Dogs Need Tooth Extractions:
- Gum Disease
- Broken Teeth
- Unerupted Teeth
- Tooth Decay
To learn more or schedule a consultation for your pet’s dental needs, call us at (516) 887-3322.
How We Support You:
- A Caring and Compassionate Team
- The Best Veterinary Dentist in East Rockaway
- State-Of-The-Art Technology
- Advanced Aftercare Options
What Do Tooth Extractions Involve?
Procedures can 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. The same narcotic medications used in people are used for dogs. Anti-inflammatory medication is also administered to decrease swelling and inflammation after surgery as long as your dog is a candidate to receive these medications.
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 on 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 as it should. Call us at (516) 887-3322 for more information and options.
Veterinary Services
Below are all of the veterinary services we offer at East Rockaway Veterinary Hospital. If you have any questions regarding our services, please feel free to call us.