Anesthesia

The only difference between human and animal dentistry is that animal dentistry is performed under sedation or anesthesia. This is necessary to alleviate the fear and discomfort the animal would experience otherwise, and also in order to perform a thorough cleaning, which is impossible to do while the animal is awake. Here is what the American Veterinary Dental College has to say about anesthesia for dental cleanings. Learn more from the American Veterinary Dental College about professional dental cleaning