At PetWow, we provide comprehensive pet dental care for dogs and cats throughout Florence, KY and nearby communities including Union, Burlington, Erlanger, and across Northern Kentucky. Dental health plays a critical role in your pet’s overall well-being, yet it is often overlooked.
Our veterinary team focuses on prevention, early detection, and treatment of dental disease to help your pet live a healthier, more comfortable life.
WHAT IS PET DENTAL CARE?
Pet dental care includes routine exams, professional cleanings, and treatment of dental disease. Over time, plaque and tartar build up on your pet’s teeth, which can lead to gum disease, infection, and even damage to internal organs if left untreated.
Professional dental care helps remove this buildup and keeps your pet’s mouth healthy.
SIGNS YOUR PET MAY NEED DENTAL CARE
Your pet may need dental care if you notice:
• Bad breath
• Yellow or brown buildup on teeth
• Red or swollen gums
• Difficulty eating or chewing
• Drooling or pawing at the mouth
Dental disease is extremely common, and many pets show subtle signs.
HERE’S A VIDEO OF PETWOW’S HEAD SURGEON DISCUSSING THE MOST COMMON SIGNS OF DENTAL DISEASE
BENEFITS OF PET DENTAL CARE
Health Benefits
Treating dental disease can prevent infections that affect the heart, liver, and kidneys.
Comfort & Quality of Life
Dental pain can be significant—treatment helps your pet feel better and eat comfortably.
Prevention
Routine cleanings help avoid more serious and costly procedures in the future.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A DENTAL VISIT
During your pet’s dental visit at our Florence location, you can expect:
- A full oral exam. (If you are a new client, or an existing client who has not had an exam in over a year, we will need to schedule this exam, so our doctor can assess if there is existing dental disease, if extractions may be required, etc.)
- Safe anesthesia with monitoring.
- Treatment recommendations, including extractions if necessary.
- Professional cleaning (scaling & polishing).
- Although not required, we highly advise you request bloodwork and IV fluids for your pet, especially if they are older. (We will discuss this option during your appointment booking call).
We take every step to ensure your pet’s safety and comfort.
How Much Does Pet Dental Care Cost?
So you’re likely wondering how much your pet’s dental care will cost? Unfortunately, we have to give that universally hated answer: “it depends”. We wish there was a one-size-fits-all price we could give our clients, but the reality is, the price heavily depends on what is needed for your pet’s unique situation. Some cats and dogs only need a dental cleaning and polishing to remove plaque buildup and get them feeling better, while others have true dental disease and require multiple tooth extractions.
Our Doctors at the Florence PetWow only recommend the level of dental care they think will solve your pet’s dental issues. For instance, if your pet needs moderate extractions due to dental disease and tooth decay, but we only recommend a dental cleaning with no extractions, most of the problems your pet is facing would still remain after the procedure, due to the issue-causing teeth still being there. Our Veterinarians always aim to only have the bare minimum extractions done that will solve the problem you and your pet are facing. As always, we will never perform any service without your permission – we advise, you decide.
The cost of your pet’s dental care greatly depends on what they need done. Below we’ll walk you through what that looks like, from least costly, to most expensive.
A dental cleaning with no extractions is the least expensive, as it means that no extractions will be needed. Your pet will have all of their teeth cleaned and polished, but no teeth pulled.
Additionally, the price is lower because there is no pain medication sent home after this procedure since no extractions occur and only the plaque buildup on the teeth themselves is removed.
Our clients are often pleasantly surprised at the cost of this procedure at PetWow. If you’re an existing client here, your Vet will likely recommend this as a preventative service for your pet at some point. Getting a dental cleaning and polishing early can significantly reduce the chance for gum disease, tooth decay, and the expense associated with removing those decayed teeth in the future.
A dental cleaning with easy extractions will be slightly more expensive than if there were no extractions. Your pet might need this level of care if they have one or two of their front teeth that need to be removed for whatever reason (loosened by bumping into something, biting down too hard on something, etc). Front teeth are much easier to remove than back teeth, and thus require less time and effort from our veterinary team. Your pet would also be sent home with pain medication to manage the soreness. Generally if a Dr. diagnoses that your pet has light/easy extractions, it means there is not heavy dental disease present, but rather an event-based reason for removing the tooth.
During this procedure, your pet will still receive the same cleaning and polishing of all their teeth, as well as having the necessary teeth pulled.
Your pet might need this level of dental care if they have more than a couple teeth needing removal or if the majority of the teeth needing removal are in the back of the mouth (meaning they are deeper teeth and harder to access/remove). This procedure would involve the same cleaning and polishing of all the teeth, but also all the necessary extractions, as well as pain medication to go home with to manage the soreness.
Your pet might need this level of dental care if they have a multitude of teeth that will need to be removed. This procedure requires more time from our team, a longer anesthesia session, etc. The cost for this type of dental cleaning is typically higher due to the amount of skill and time required to properly perform this procedure. Oftentimes this type of cleaning is prescribed when there is a good amount of dental disease/gum erosion and most of the teeth have experienced decay.
Once again, your pet will have all their teeth (that are not removed) cleaned and polished, all the decayed teeth removed, as well as pain medication to go home with.
Occasionally in cats and small dogs, a Dr. will recommend a full-mouth extraction, due to the level of decay found in the teeth. This is by far the most rare, and also the most expensive type of dental procedure, as it requires extracting all of the teeth in a pet’s mouth. Your pet would then be sent home with an ample supply of pain medication to manage the soreness in their mouth.
Pricing note: The exact cost of your pet’s dental procedure depends on the level of dental care needed. Our veterinary team will evaluate your pet’s mouth, explain the recommended treatment, and review the expected cost with you before we do anything. We understand that most clients don’t want to come in with zero idea around the cost of the their pets dental care – our customer care team is happy to provide rough estimates over the phone, but exact quotes can often only be given after one of our Veterinarians has examined your pet.
Also, we want to be clear – we will never pressure you to book an appointment if you call in for a quote. Our team loves what they do and is always happy to get you an idea of what the cost would be, and you decide from there. We know this is one of the bigger expenses associated with being a pet-parent, and it’s a big decision we don’t expect you to take lightly. All this being said, we’re happy to help you and your pet when you’re ready.😊
WHY CHOOSE PETWOW?
Pet owners in Florence trust PetWow for dental care because we combine thorough medical care with a compassionate approach.
We use modern monitoring equipment during anesthesia and provide clear recommendations so you understand exactly what your pet needs and why. Our goal is to make dental care straightforward, safe, and stress-free.
In terms of why our clients trust us, here’s a quick run-down:
- ✅50+ Years of Experience Serving Northern Kentucky Pets and Pet-Parents.
- ✅We’ve Performed Over 425 Dental Cleanings for Our Patients in the Last Three Years.
- ✅We’re Trusted by Over 30,000 Area Pet-Parents.
- ✅We’ve won the Cincinnati Enquirer’s “Top Workplace” Award Multiple Years in a Row – Our Team Loves Where They Work and What They Do! (And it shows in how they serve you and your pet).
- ✅Over 100 Years of Combined Veterinary Experience Between Our Doctors.
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Most pets benefit from regular dental evaluations, however, the exact frequency depends heavily on your specific pet’s situation. This is why a dental evaluation from your veterinarian is so helpful on this front.
Yes. Safe anesthesia allows for a thorough cleaning and examination below the gumline, which is essential for proper dental care.
Yes. We use modern anesthesia protocols and monitoring equipment to ensure your pet’s safety.
If necessary, we will discuss the procedure with you and provide appropriate pain management and aftercare instructions. We don’t do anything without your permission. For more details, please call our customer care team during business hours and they will happily discuss the entire process.
We proudly provide pet dental care for dogs and cats in Florence, KY, as well as surrounding communities including Union, Burlington, Erlanger, and throughout Northern Kentucky.