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You care for your pets like family. But did you know caring for their teeth is just as important as caring for your own? Looking after your pet’s oral and dental hygiene will help save them from serious health problems and diseases such as respiratory, kidney, heart, or periodontal disease.

Just like you, all of us here at Dr. Phillips Animal Hospital want to do everything we can to keep your pet healthy and well. Periodontal disease and similar serious problems can be prevented, and, in some cases, after diagnosed, reversed. We are here to help you bite down on the signs of disease at the start, and by brushing up on oral and dental hygiene for your pet, chew out any concerns you have for your pet’s wellness and dental health.

Whether your pet barks or purrs, Dr. Qasim is here to help with their dental health.

What Dental Services Do We Offer?

As pet owners ourselves, we treat your pet as if they were our own. That is why when dental or oral work is required for your pet, we are here to help. Dr. Phillips Animal Hospital offers a range of veterinary dental services designed to help prevent periodontal disease, treat it, and promote your pet’s long-term health.

Starting from when your pet is brought in for their oral health exam or as part of their regular check-up, our vet will discuss which dentistry procedures or services may be needed including dental cleaning. If a dental or oral disease is suspected, we will alert you if further tests are needed and be there with you from diagnosis, all the way through to recovery.

As part of their diagnosis or treatment, some dental services we offer include:

  • Dental Cleaning
  • X-Rays & Radiographs
  • Biopsy, Physical or Anesthetic Evaluation
  • Tooth Extraction
  • Oral Lesions

During your pet’s check-up exam, our vet may recommend dental cleaning or if signs of dental or oral disease are present, request radiographs or x-rays. All dental service, treatments, and procedures are conducted under direct supervision from a board-certified veterinarian, and not undertaken until receiving consent and approval from you.

“Hands down the best vet in Orlando. We’ve been taking our dog, Ulysses here for 5 years now. Recently our dog ate some trail mix at 9:30PM. Because Dr. Phillips Animal Hospital is open until 11PM I was actually able to have him see Dr. Qasim instead of taking him to an emergency vet. Dr. Qasim knew exactly what needed to be done and all the precautions we needed to treat for toxicity. He also explained It to me and my husband that we fully understood what we needed to do at look out for the next day. If you are money conscious “The Plan” is a huge savings! We’ve bought it every year for the past five years and I highly recommend it!”

Anna-Marie Boykin

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Your Pet’s Dental & Oral Health

At Dr. Phillips Animal Hospital, we want to help educate you on how to look after your pet’s oral and dental health between visits. We are also here to answer any of your questions via phone or to book in an appointment and speak with our vet.

How To Know If Your Pet Needs Dental Cleaning

Hate those moments when your dog or cat is wanting to show affection, but their breath is so bad you have to push them away? As part of your pet’s overall health and well-being, ensure your pet receives dental cleaning and check-ups regularly.

Just like us, your pet’s teeth and oral health is best maintained by taking proactive steps instead of reactive. Bad breath is hard on the nose and can be a precursor to much more serious problems such as periodontal disease. Catching dental disease in its early stages will help save your pet a lot of pain and you a tremendous amount of headaches. Most importantly, it could potentially save their life.

“Compared to the private clinics in the area, the prices were very reasonable. Quality was wonderful, the staff was great, and they made sure I understood every step of the way what was going on and what treatment options were available. My pet needed help after hours, and instead of having to pay an arm and a leg at the emergency clinic, I was surprised to find out that they were open until 11pm on weekdays! What a life-saver !”

Keeping Up With Your Pet’s Oral Health

Does your pet have bad breath? It’s probably time to brush their teeth or use oral treats and chew toys until their next visit with us. Our vet and team will be happy to recommend home treatments and products that are safe and will look after your pet’s oral and dental health between visits.

By brushing your pet’s teeth at least once a week and inspecting their mouth and teeth for early signs of dental disease, you can halt (and in many cases even reverse) dental and oral problems in their tracks.

Why Choose Our Hospital

The unexpected can happen at any moment. Sometimes undetected dental issues come up when you least expect them, which is why our animal hospital has extended hours open 7-days a week.

Dental procedures and treatments should be conducted by someone you can trust. After 24 yrs of providing medical treatment to animals and 8 yrs specifically at Dr. Phillips Animal Hospital for the Orlando area, call us today to book your appointment and discuss how we can help you with your pets dental and oral health at (407) 352-2579.

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“I can’t say enough about his staff…AMAZING! Caring and knowledgeable. …do yourself a favor put your mind at ease. …only go to Dr. Phillips Animal Hospital” G’s Q. (Review Via Yelp)

What is Dental Cleaning?

What is the point of dental cleanings for pets?

Dental cleaning is undertaken at Dr. Phillips Animal Hospital by ultrasonic scaling, polishing, and fluoride application to remove plaque bacteria and calculus on the crown. This helps improve the appearance of teeth and helps take care of bad breath. Applied below the gum line, scaling remove the plaque bacteria that is responsible for periodontal disease.

Please note that teeth cleaning on your pet will require anesthesia. We do not support anesthesia-free cleaning due to its inability to properly clean your pet’s teeth, resulting in inadequate treatment and much more serious problems further down the road.

Why might your pet need a tooth extraction?

Extractions are needed when your pet needs a tooth removed that has come loose and lost its attachment. It can also be used as a means of containing and removing infections. With the exception of a life-threatening situation, tooth extraction will only take place on your pet after obtaining your approval.

Can poor oral health be life-threatening?

As stated in the opening section, your pet’s oral and dental health can put your pet’s life at risk. Initially starting as gingivitis, periodontal disease starts when food particle bacteria combine and form into plaque on your pet’s teeth. Building up along with the minerals in your pet’s saliva, it bonds with the plaque to form tartar with the bacteria getting under the gums, causing inflammation and gingivitis. Destroying the supporting tissue around the tooth, it soon causes tooth loss, which is what we call periodontitis.

After attacking your pet’s teeth, the periodontal disease is then able to travel via your pet’s bloodstream and infect your pet’s kidney, liver, and heart. This what makes your pet’s dental health vital for their overall well being and safety.

Causes

What causes bad breath?

Bad breath is embarrassing whether you walk on two feet or four. There are a variety of causes for bad breath ranging from periodontal or oral disease, teething (for puppies and especially kittens), diet, exercise, and oral hygiene.

Checking Oral Health

How to check for dental disease

Did you know it is estimated that 80% of dogs and cats show signs of periodontal disease by age 3? In early stages, periodontal disease and gingivitis can be treated and in many cases reversed but if unchecked as we have addressed, can wreak havoc.

Here is how to check your dog for dental disease:

  • Early Stages: Check their teeth close to their gum line for brownish-gold tartar buildup
  • Gingivitis: Check along their gum lines for redness and bleeding (can indicate gingivitis)
  • Periodontal Disease: see if they have one or multiple loose or missing teeth; also check for extreme tartar buildup

Some signs of dental disease include:

  • Drooling
  • Pawing at their mouth
  • Has difficulty chewing
  • Missing or loose teeth
  • Severe or recurring bad breath

If your pet exhibits any of the above signs, please schedule an appointment with our vet today.

How to Get Started

Step One:
Call us to book your pet’s appointment.

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Step Two:
Our expert vet will take care of all of your pet’s needs.

Step Three:
Get back to enjoying your happy and healthy life with your furry best friend.

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Meet Our Team of Animal Lovers

Dr. Bilal Qasim, DVM, established Dr. Phillips Animal Hospital in 2011 after practicing veterinary medicine for over 17 years with the help of talented and caring veterinary technicians.

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We love and care for each patient as if they were our own pet.

Meet Our Team of Animal Lovers

Dr. Bilal Qasim, DVM, established Dr. Phillips Animal Hospital in 2011 after practicing veterinary medicine for over 17 years with the help of talented and caring veterinary technicians.