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Is bad breath making it difficult to bond with your pet?

Contrary to popular belief, stinky breath isn’t something that pet owners simply must learn to live with. In fact, it’s probably a sign that your pet could use a visit to the dentist. 

Without proper care, your companion’s mouth can collect bacteria, which can then spread through the bloodstream and cause a number of other health problems. Left untreated, dental disease can impact your pet’s length and quality of life. 

Fortunately, with the right support, this can all be prevented.

The professional dentistry services at Dixie Road Pet Clinic include both routine, preventative care as well as advanced treatment for existing oral conditions. Frequent dental services we offer in our Brampton clinic include:

  • Dog dental cleaning
  • Cat dental cleaning
  • Professional dental cleaning under anesthesia
  • Dental X-rays for pets
  • Tooth extractions for dogs and cats
  • Bad breath in pets
  • Gum disease treatment
  • Periodontal disease in dogs and cats
  • Oral pain and dental disease in pets

Some of the common signs of dental disease in pets include, but are not limited to:

  • Bad breath
  • Excessive drooling
  • Dropping food 
  • Sudden disinterest in chew toys
  • Loss of appetite
  • Swollen or painful face
  • Pawing at the mouth
  • Yellow, broken, loose or missing teeth
  • Gums that are red, swollen or bleeding

If you notice any of these signs, it’s time to schedule a dental exam. We’ll identify the problem and address it quickly, improving the prognosis for your loved one. We’ll also show you some at-home ways to keep your pet’s teeth and gums healthy and disease-free. 

You deserve to enjoy lots of close snuggles with your pet. The comprehensive dental services at Dixie Road Pet Clinic can help get you there!

Dixie Road Pet Clinic FAQs

Bad breath is often a sign your pet needs a dental check, not something you simply “live with.” Dixie Road Pet Clinic recommends a dental exam when breath becomes noticeably smelly or if other oral signs are present, because dental bacteria can build up below the gumline and may affect overall health if left untreated.

Common signs to watch for: bad breath, drooling, dropping food, appetite changes, pawing at the mouth, red/swollen/bleeding gums, and yellow/broken/loose/missing teeth.

Book a dental exam as soon as you notice symptoms like bad breath, red gums, drooling, dropping food, facial pain/swelling, or loose/broken teeth. Early evaluation often means simpler treatment and a better outcome.

A professional dental appointment starts with an oral exam, then your pet is placed under anesthesia so we can do a complete and safe dental assessment and cleaning. This includes full-mouth dental radiographs (X-rays) to evaluate what’s happening below the gumline, where many painful problems can hide. Based on the exam and X-rays, we can treat issues appropriately (for example, deep cleaning and polishing, and extractions if needed).

Why radiographs matter: teeth can look “okay” above the gumline while there’s infection, bone loss, or tooth root disease underneath.

Veterinary dentistry is done under anesthesia because it allows a thorough, accurate, and humane cleaning and assessment. Anesthesia lets us clean under the gumline, take full-mouth radiographs, probe around each tooth, and treat painful disease safely—things that can’t be done properly on an awake pet.

About non-anesthetic/pet-store cleanings: These may improve the look of the teeth above the gumline, but they typically can’t address disease under the gums or provide dental X-rays—so problems can be missed.

Home care helps a lot, especially when paired with professional check-ups. Good at-home options include:

  • Regular tooth brushing using pet-safe toothpaste
  • Appropriate chew toys / dental chews (vet-recommended)
  • Weekly “quick mouth checks” for redness, swelling, bleeding, cracks, or plaque buildup
  • A quality diet recommended by your vet

These steps support healthier teeth and gums between visits.

There isn’t one perfect schedule for every pet—needs depend on breed, age, diet, and how quickly plaque/tartar builds up. We recommend regular veterinary check-ups and consistent home care (especially brushing) to help extend the time between professional cleanings. The right timing is based on your pet’s exam findings and risk factors.

Dixie Road Pet Clinic

10078 Dixie Road
Brampton, ON L6R 0B1
t: 905-792-3456
Also serving Springdale, ON and surrounding areas.

Business Hours

Monday – Friday
8:00am – 6:00pm

After Hours Service
Brampton Emergency Veterinary Clinic (HWY 10 And Wexford)
1 Wexford Rd Unit 10, Wexford Square Plaza, Brampton, Ontario
905-495-9907
emergencyvetbrampton.ca

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