FurWell at Barkingham provides safe, expert tooth extractions for pets experiencing dental pain and disease. Removing damaged or infected teeth restores your pet's comfort and prevents further health complications.
Tooth extraction is sometimes necessary when a tooth is too damaged, infected, or loose to save. Periodontal disease, tooth fractures, abscesses, and retained baby teeth are common reasons for extraction. While it may sound alarming, extraction is often the most humane solution for a severely compromised tooth — eliminating pain and stopping the spread of infection to neighboring teeth and the jawbone.
We perform dental X-rays and a full oral exam to assess the tooth and surrounding bone before proceeding with extraction.
Your pet will be under general anesthesia throughout the procedure, with local nerve blocks used to minimize pain during and after extraction.
Our veterinarians use specialized instruments to loosen and remove the tooth with minimal trauma to surrounding tissue.
We provide pain medication, antibiotics if needed, and detailed home care instructions to support your pet's smooth recovery.
Severely diseased or fractured teeth cause constant pain that many pets quietly tolerate. Extraction provides immediate relief and dramatically improves quality of life.
Infected teeth can spread bacteria to the jaw, bloodstream, and major organs. Timely extraction protects your pet's systemic health.
Most dogs and cats adapt quickly to missing teeth and eat normally within days of recovery. The relief from pain far outweighs the loss of a compromised tooth.
Teeth are typically extracted when they are severely infected, fractured, have significant bone loss from periodontal disease, are retained baby teeth causing alignment problems, or are abscessed. Our veterinarians will assess each tooth individually and extract only when necessary.
Recovery from tooth extraction typically takes 7-14 days. Pets are usually eating softened food within 24-48 hours. Our team provides complete aftercare instructions to ensure a smooth recovery for your pet.
Your pet will need to fast for 8-12 hours before the procedure. Bring any current medications. Our team will provide specific pre-procedure instructions when you schedule your appointment.
Signs include bad breath, drooling, pawing at the face, reluctance to eat hard food, facial swelling, loose or discolored teeth, and bleeding from the mouth. Any of these warrant a prompt dental evaluation.
Call us at (864) 458-8500 or visit 1240 E Butler Rd, Greenville, SC 29607. We are open Monday through Thursday, 8am to 4pm. Schedule a dental evaluation today.
If your pet is showing signs of dental pain, don't wait. Call FurWell at Barkingham at (864) 458-8500 or visit 1240 E Butler Rd, Greenville, SC 29607. Open Monday through Thursday, 8am to 4pm.
