FurWell at Barkingham provides comprehensive dental care for pets in Greenville. From routine cleanings to complex extractions and oral surgery, our veterinary team is dedicated to protecting your pet's oral health and overall wellbeing.
Dental disease is the most common health problem affecting dogs and cats, with up to 80% of pets showing signs by age 3. Pet dentistry encompasses preventive cleanings, dental radiographs, tooth extractions, treatment of periodontal disease, and oral surgical procedures. A healthy mouth is essential for your pet's comfort, nutrition, and systemic health — oral bacteria can spread to affect the heart, kidneys, and liver.
We perform thorough ultrasonic scaling and polishing to remove tartar above and below the gumline, targeting bacteria that cause periodontal disease.
Full-mouth X-rays reveal disease below the gumline that cannot be seen visually, including root abscesses, bone loss, and retained roots.
When teeth are beyond saving, we perform careful extractions. More complex oral surgical procedures are also available as needed.
We provide a complete written dental assessment and discuss findings with you, including home care recommendations to maintain oral health between visits.
Periodontal disease causes significant chronic pain. Regular dental care prevents disease progression and protects your pet from unnecessary suffering.
Oral bacteria can enter the bloodstream and cause inflammation in the heart, kidneys, and liver. Good dental health directly supports your pet's overall longevity.
Pets with healthy mouths eat better, play more comfortably, and have fresher breath. Dental care is one of the most impactful things you can do for your pet's daily quality of life.
We recommend annual dental cleanings for most pets. Pets prone to rapid tartar buildup, those with small mouths (brachycephalic breeds), or those with a history of dental disease may benefit from more frequent cleanings. Our veterinarians will advise you based on your pet's individual needs.
Professional dental cleanings require anesthesia because pets cannot cooperate with thorough subgingival scaling while awake, and anesthesia is required for safe dental radiographs. Anesthesia allows our team to provide complete, pain-free, and thorough care.
Signs include bad breath, yellow or brown tartar, red or swollen gums, drooling, pawing at the mouth, reluctance to chew hard food, loose teeth, or facial swelling. Any of these signs warrant a prompt dental evaluation at FurWell at Barkingham.
Daily tooth brushing with pet-safe toothpaste is the gold standard for home dental care. Dental chews, water additives, and dental diets can also help reduce tartar buildup. Our team will recommend the most practical home care routine for your pet.
Call us at (864) 458-8500 or visit 1240 E Butler Rd, Greenville, SC 29607. We are open Monday through Thursday, 8am to 5pm. Schedule a dental evaluation for your pet today.
Don't wait until dental disease becomes serious. Contact FurWell at Barkingham today. Call (864) 458-8500 or visit 1240 E Butler Rd, Greenville, SC 29607. Open Monday through Thursday, 8am to 5pm.
