Pet Dental Surgery

Just like people, pets need proper dental care to stay happy and healthy. Sometimes, that care involves more than just a cleaning—your pet may require dog or cat dental surgery to fix issues affecting their teeth, gums, or jaw. If your pet is dealing with serious dental problems, you’re in the right place. Let’s walk through some common vet dental surgeries, what they involve, and how our team at Main Street Veterinary Hospital can help keep your pet feeling their best!

Common Dental Surgeries For Pets

The following surgeries are routinely performed by our veterinary dentists to fix any issues in your pet's mouth.

Jaw Fracture Repair

A broken jaw can be painful and overwhelming for your pet. Cat and dog jaw fractures can happen due to accidents or even severe dental disease. In these cases, veterinary dental surgery can repair the damage, realigning your pet's jaw and stabilizing the bone so your pet can eat, drink, and get back to their normal routine.

We'll refer you to a veterinary dentist or surgeon if it’s a tricky break or needs more specialized care. We’ll work closely with a dental surgery specialist to ensure they receive the best care possible!

Tooth Extractions

Sometimes, a tooth can’t be saved—it might be broken, infected, or damaged beyond repair. While no pet parent wants to see their fur baby lose a tooth, cat and dog dental extractions are often the best way to relieve pain and prevent infection from spreading.

Our team handles most routine veterinary dental extractions in-house. However, for pets with more complicated dental issues—like deeply impacted teeth or large teeth that need to be surgically removed—we may refer you to a specialist.

Dental X-rays

Dental X-rays, or veterinary dental radiography, are essential for diagnosing hidden dental problems. While we can see the surface of your pet’s teeth, much of the structure lies beneath the gums. That’s where dental X-rays come in. These help us spot problems like infections, bone loss, or tooth damage that we wouldn’t know about otherwise.

X-rays are safe and are painless for your pet, giving us a complete picture of your pet’s dental health. If we see an area of concern, we’ll let you know what the best treatment options are, and if it’s a big issue, we’ll bring in a dental specialist if advanced procedures are needed.

Root Canals

If your pet has a cracked or damaged tooth that’s causing pain, we might be able to save it with a root canal. A root canal procedure removes the infected or damaged part of the tooth but leaves the rest in place. That way, your pet keeps their tooth without needing an extraction!

Veterinary endodontics is specialized dental care that deals with issues like this inside of your pet’s teeth. While root canals can often be performed by a general veterinarian, certain veterinary endodontics cases may need the expertise of a board-certified veterinary dentist. If your pet’s dental problem is complex, we’ll refer you to a specialist who can provide the necessary advanced care.

Oral Surgery

Pet oral surgery covers a wide range of procedures beyond tooth extractions and jaw repairs. Dog and cat oral surgery might include removing oral tumors, treating severe gum disease, or correcting congenital defects like cleft palate. These surgeries can be complex, and while we handle many oral surgery cases at Main Street Veterinary Hospital, we partner with veterinary dental specialists for advanced procedures that require additional expertise.

Pet Dental Surgery Near in Reisterstown

Whether routine cleanings, extractions, or more advanced procedures, we're here to provide top-notch dental care for your pet. If you have concerns about your pet’s oral or dental health, call us at (410) 526-7500 or book an appointment online below!