Healing Hills Animal Dental Clinic

Scaling: The foundation of dental care!
Visit Healing Hills Veterinary Dental Clinic
for specialized treatment

before

after

At Healing Hills, dental surgeries are conducted in multiple stages,
tailored to the condition of the teeth and performed with precision using specialized equipment

Healing Hills' systematic scaling process

Dental
X-ray examination

Identifies issues such as hidden tartar and root abnormalities that are not visible to the naked eye.

Conducting
oral examinations

We perform oral check-ups where each tooth is examined individually.

Oral
packing process

Scaling
in progress

Polishing
in progress

Examining teeth
under a microscope

Photos taken
after scaling

Before
scaling

Key points of specialized scaling unique to

Healing Hills Veterinary Dental Clinic

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Delicate air polishing procedure

Air polishing is capable of removing tartar that cannot be eliminated through regular scaling, as well as scaling weakened teeth that may be at risk of damage with conventional scaling alone. With air polishing, it effectively removes biofilm from tiny areas that regular scalers may not reach as well as from the gingival sulcus.
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Utilzing dental suction tips

Applying the same dental system as in human dentistry, every particle of water, blood, or debris produced during scaling is thoroughly suctioned away to prevent them from passing into the throat and airway.
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Protecting the airway during oral procedures.

We carefully pack around the endotracheal tube (ET tube) to prevent water or small tartar fragments from entering the airway. Each packing is tailored to fit the size of the pet's airway.
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Conducting oral examinations alongside scaling

During scaling, we also perform oral examinations, including dental X-rays, to identify and treat diseases inside the teeth that are not visible from the outside.
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Detailed examination of tooth surfaces using a dental microscope

We use a dental microscope to examine the detailed surfaces of teeth, which are difficult to see with the naked eye. This allows us to identify issues such as cracks or fractures and provide appropriate treatment.

The importance of oral X-ray diagnosis during scaling!

“There’s more to teeth than meets the eye!”

Even teeth that appear healthy on the outside often reveal issues with the tooth roots, jawbone, or
nerves through oral X-ray imaging. It's crucial to thoroughly assess and diagnose these conditions as
the first step, alongside scaling. This process allows for accurate diagnosis and the development of an
appropriate treatment plan.