Keeping your pet’s teeth healthy is one of the most important parts of their long-term wellbeing.
At Battersea Square Vets, we provide safe, comprehensive dental cleaning for dogs and cats, carried out by experienced vets using modern equipment and kind handling throughout.
Whether your pet has bad breath, visible tartar or has been advised to have a dental check-up, we’re here to help.
Dental disease is very common, especially in older pets, and often goes unnoticed until it becomes painful.
A veterinary dental clean:
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removes the tartar and plaque between and behind the teeth, you can’t reach at home or by a non-anaesthetic cleaning method
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improves bad breath
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reduces gum inflammation
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helps prevent tooth loss and chronic pain
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supports long-term health, including heart and kidney wellbeing
If you’re unsure whether your pet needs a dental, we’re always happy to examine them, with a free of charge examination, and talk you through all the options.
What happens during a dental cleaning?
Every pet is cared for by our dedicated veterinary team from start to finish. A typical dental procedure includes:
1. Pre-dental check and blood tests
We start by assessing your pet’s general health. Blood tests may be recommended, especially for older pets, to ensure it’s safe to proceed.
2. Gentle anaesthesia
Dentals must be done under anaesthesia to allow a full, pain-free clean below the gum line. We use modern protocols tailored to your pet. Cleaning below the gumline without an anaesthetic is both dangerous and painful.
3. Full mouth examination
Your vet carefully checks every tooth, gum and oral structure. We record any signs of disease so you have a clear understanding of your pet’s dental health.
4. Ultrasonic scaling and polishing
We remove plaque and tartar both above and below the gum line, then polish the teeth to slow future build-up.
5. Dental X-rays if needed
X-rays help identify hidden issues such as root infections or tooth resorption.
6. Treatment plan
If extractions or further treatment are required, your vet will discuss this with you that day so you understand exactly what your pet needs.
Signs your pet may need a dental clean
Pets often hide discomfort. Book a dental check-up if you notice:
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bad breath
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yellow or brown tartar
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red or bleeding gums
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pawing at the mouth
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dropping food
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reluctance to chew
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swelling around the mouth
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changes in behaviour or irritability
If you’re not sure, we’re happy to take a look.