Canine Teeth Cleaning Victoria

Joanne is a registered dental hygienist who has been providing K9 teeth cleaning in Victoria and Saanich Peninsula area for 20+ years. Joanne has been practicing as a registered dental hygienist since 1992. She is the owner of the Brentwood Dental Hygiene Clinic in Brentwood Bay. Joanne is amazing with cleaning dog's teeth. This is done using homeopathic remedies which relax your dog during the teeth cleaning session. What sets Joanne apart from others that scale dogs teeth is that she received her training in a community college under the direct supervision of dentists and dental hygiene instructors. Joanne has a calm and loving energy when working with her dog clients. She is also a Reiki master and finds this skill very useful in her work with animals. Call today to set up an appointment for your dog. Bacteria on your pets teeth multiply + form a film called plaque. The bacteria forming the plaque produce toxins, which irritate the gums. In time, the plaque mineralizes + hardens, becoming what is called calculus or tarter. In response to the development of plaque + tarter, the gums become tender, red + swollen. Eventually, the inflamed gums pull away from the teeth creating pockets that trap food particles and provide an excellent location for more bacteria to grow. As these pockets deepen, the development of plaque + tarter can progress along the root of the tooth, causing bone loss and the loss of bone that supports the teeth. Once the gums reach this state of deterioration, they bleed easily when your dog chews. Bacteria from the plaque + tarter that accumulation can enter your dog's bloodstream and this is where the danger lies. Once bacteria enter the bloodstream they can travel to major organs and begin infection there. The organs with high blood flow are susceptible to infections such as the lungs, heart, kidneys, liver and in some cases the nervous system. A healthy mouth is a healthy body and you can help maintain positive oral health through daily brushing. Having your pets teeth cleaning to remove bacteria and tarter removed from their teeth is vital. Dental problems are the most common health issue among pets affecting 70-80% of dogs. Problems that develop in the mouth can seriously affect the overall health of our pets and could potentially affect the quality of life as well as longevity.