Dental disease is one of the most common health problems in dogs and cats, and one of the most consistently undertreated. By age three, most pets have some degree of periodontal disease. If you are in the Newburgh area and looking for a veterinary practice that takes dental care seriously, Montgomery Veterinary Hospital in Montgomery, NY is about 15 minutes away and offers comprehensive pet dental services on-site.
We provide professional dental cleanings under anesthesia, oral health assessments, and dental disease prevention guidance. For full details on our services, visit our pet dental care page. Newburgh area pet owners may also want to see our spay and neuter and pet vaccinations pages.
Dental disease in pets does not stay in the mouth. Bacteria from infected gums can enter the bloodstream and affect the heart, kidneys, and liver over time. This is not a hypothetical risk — it is a well-documented pathway that makes oral health a whole-body health issue. The problem is compounded by the fact that pets rarely show obvious signs of dental pain until the disease is severe. Animals instinctively mask discomfort, so a dog who is eating normally might still have significant periodontal disease or tooth root infections.
Professional dental cleanings under anesthesia are the only way to properly assess and treat what is happening below the gumline. At-home brushing helps slow the progression, but it cannot replace a professional cleaning any more than brushing your teeth at home eliminates the need to see a dentist. We offer both: professional dental cleanings and practical dental disease prevention guidance you can apply at home.
A professional dental cleaning at Montgomery Veterinary Hospital is performed under general anesthesia. This is not optional — it is required for a thorough cleaning and assessment. Anesthesia allows us to scale above and below the gumline, probe each tooth, take dental X-rays when indicated, and treat any problems we find without your pet experiencing pain or stress. Anesthesia-free dental cleanings that are offered by some grooming facilities are superficial surface cleanings that do not address the areas where disease actually develops.
Before the procedure, we perform a pre-anesthetic exam and may recommend bloodwork to confirm your pet is healthy for anesthesia. We monitor vitals throughout and keep you updated. Recovery is typically same-day, with most pets home the same afternoon. Our team will walk you through aftercare and any follow-up needed. We are Fear Free certified and apply that approach to how we handle animals before, during, and after procedures.
Many pets show no obvious signs of dental disease even when the condition is advanced. That said, there are signals worth paying attention to:
If any of these apply to your pet, it is worth having an oral exam done sooner rather than later. Dental disease is progressive, and earlier treatment is almost always less invasive and less expensive than waiting. We are located 15 minutes from Newburgh and can assess your pet’s dental health at a standard wellness visit.
We are accepting new patients from Newburgh and all of Orange County. Dental exams can be done as part of a routine wellness visit or as a standalone appointment if you have specific concerns. We offer CareCredit financing, in-house payment plans, and discounts for seniors, military families, multi-pet households, and commuters. For pets who struggle with clinic visits, our house call service is available throughout the county for initial consultations.
Contact us or book online to schedule your Newburgh pet’s dental exam. We are 15 minutes from downtown Newburgh and easy to find off Route 17K.
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