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What to Expect from a Veterinary Dental Exam: Inside a Specialist’s Step-by-Step Process At North Bay Veterinary Dentistry in Petaluma, CA, we focus on one thing: expert-level dental and oral care for pets. As a referral-based specialty clinic, we work closely with your regular veterinarian to diagnose and treat complex [...]

In veterinary medicine, few conditions impact a pet’s quality of life as profoundly—and often silently—as oral pain. While many dental issues can be addressed at the general practice level, some require advanced diagnostics, specialized instrumentation, and surgical expertise. These are the cases where a referral to a veterinary dental specialist [...]

Why Dental Health Is Critical for Toy Breeds Toy breeds, such as Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, and Yorkshire Terriers, have unique dental needs due to their small jaw size, tightly packed teeth, and genetic predisposition to dental disease. These anatomical factors make them highly susceptible to dental issues that can lead to [...]

The Hidden Dangers of Non-Anesthetic Dental Procedures for Pets Non-anesthetic dental cleanings (NADs) have become a popular alternative to professional veterinary dental cleanings under anesthesia. Marketed as a “gentler” or “safer” option, these procedures promise clean teeth without the risks of sedation. However, the reality is that NADs fail to [...]

Coping with Canine Plaque-Reactive Stomatitis: Managing Chronic Oral Pain What Is Plaque-Reactive Stomatitis in Dogs? Plaque-reactive stomatitis is a painful inflammatory condition that affects the gums, lips, and oral mucosa of dogs. It occurs when a dog's immune system overreacts to the presence of plaque, leading to severe gum inflammation, [...]

Advanced Dental Diagnostics at North Bay Veterinary Dentistry At North Bay Veterinary Dentistry in Petaluma, California, we emphasize comprehensive oral health care to ensure that pets receive the highest standard of veterinary dentistry. Many serious dental diseases develop below the gum line, where they remain hidden without proper imaging. This [...]