🦷 February Is Dental Health Month: Why Your Pet’s Smile Matters
From Your Team at Three Rivers Animal Hospital 💜
When you think about your pet’s health, teeth may not be the first thing that comes to mind — but oral health plays a huge role in your pet’s overall wellness and longevity. That’s why February is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on pet dental care and why routine oral exams and professional cleanings are so important.
At Three Rivers Animal Hospital, we’re passionate about keeping pets comfortable, healthy, and smiling for years to come. 🐾✨
🪥 Why Dental Health Is About More Than Fresh Breath
By age three, most dogs and cats already have some degree of dental disease. Unfortunately, dental problems often go unnoticed because pets are experts at hiding pain.
Untreated dental disease can lead to:
- 🦷 Tooth loss
- 😖 Chronic pain
- 🍽️ Difficulty eating
- ❤️ Spread of bacteria to the heart, liver, and kidneys
- 🧠 Behavior changes due to discomfort
Bad breath is not normal — it’s often the first sign of infection below the gumline.
🩺 The Importance of an Oral Health Exam
Every dental journey starts with a thorough oral health exam. During your pet’s exam, we assess:
- Gum inflammation and recession
- Broken, loose, or infected teeth
- Tartar buildup
- Oral masses or abnormalities
This exam allows us to provide a dental estimate and determine the safest, most effective plan for your pet.
📸 What Sets TRAH Dentals Apart: Dental X-Rays
One of the biggest ways Three Rivers stands out is that we perform dental X-rays at the time of your pet’s dental procedure.
Why does this matter?
👉 Over 50% of dental disease is hidden below the gumline
👉 Teeth can look normal on the surface while severe infection is present underneath
👉 Dental X-rays allow us to identify painful root disease, abscesses, and bone loss
This means more accurate diagnoses, better treatment, and less chance of missing painful problems — all while your pet is already safely under anesthesia.
💜 Our Dental Special — Running All Year Long
We believe dental care should be accessible and encouraged, not delayed.
✨ Dental Special:
Save 20% on your pet’s dental procedure when it is completed within 30 days of receiving the dental estimate.
✔️ Available year-round
✔️ No waiting for “dental month”
✔️ Encourages timely care before disease progresses
If your pet has received a dental estimate, now is the perfect time to schedule!
🏡 Dental Care Doesn’t Stop After the Cleaning
A professional dental cleaning is the foundation — but home care is key to keeping that smile healthy.
After your pet’s dental procedure, we send home a Dental Home Care Kit, which includes products such as:
- 🦷 PerioSupport® or VetraDent®
- 🧴 Oral rinses or water additives designed to reduce plaque and bacteria
These products help:
✔️ Slow tartar buildup
✔️ Support gum health
✔️ Extend the benefits of your pet’s dental cleaning
Our team will review how to use these products and help you choose the best option for your pet.
Check out all our dental products on sale through our online store ALL year with code “CHOMPERS” http://bit.ly/TRAHstore
🐾 Is It Time for Your Pet’s Dental?
Signs your pet may need dental care include:
- Bad breath
- Dropping food or chewing on one side
- Pawing at the mouth
- Red or bleeding gums
- Decreased appetite
- Changes in behavior
If you notice any of these, don’t wait — early treatment means less pain and better outcomes.
✨ Let Us Help Protect Your Pet’s Smile
At Three Rivers Animal Hospital, dental care is about more than clean teeth — it’s about comfort, longevity, and quality of life.
📅 Schedule an oral health exam
📸 Benefit from full dental X-rays
💜 Take advantage of our year-round dental special
🏡 Go home with a dental care kit to maintain results
Healthy mouth. Healthier pet. Happier life. 🐶🐱
