Blog
May28
What to Expect With Feline Extractions
At Veterinary Dental Specialists of Missouri, we see a lot of cats that are in need of extraction of painful teeth. Clients are sometimes concerned ...
May21
Senior Pets and Dental Disease
Dental care is an important aspect of helping senior pets age well. As pets age, dental disease in senior pets becomes more common, including conditions ...
May15
What Does a Day at Veterinary Dental Specialists of Missouri Look Like?
We are so glad you asked! With the exception of the type of cases we have scheduled each day, the day’s routine is similar throughout ...
May09
Fun Things To Do In St Louis With Your Dog
Looking for fun ways to spend time with your pup? From dog cafés and play spaces to parks and special events, there are plenty of ...
Mar26
Finally, the Pain is Gone: Why Cats Need Dental Cleanings
Often, veterinarians hear, “Why is it important for my cat to have his/her teeth cleaned?” At Veterinary Dental Specialists of Missouri, we counsel clients on ...
Mar23
Keeping That Fresh Breath Going: How Do I Keep My Cat’s Teeth Healthy at Home?
Your cat just had a COHAT (Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment) and is doing great! Eating seems more comfortable, and the terrible breath you ...
Mar18
At Home Dental Care Tips for Dogs
So a veterinarian has diagnosed your dog with periodontal disease and recommended a COHAT (Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment). After the COHAT, what can you ...
Feb13
Finding What Lurks Beneath
Our clients often ask why we do certain diagnostics. The short answer is, it is part of our standard of care. The long answer involves ...
Jan02
The Danger of Hard Chew Toys for Dogs
We all love our dogs and want to give them toys they enjoy chewing on. Many of us even have dogs that would destroy our ...
Dec03
What About Anesthesia-Free Dentistry?
While some people may claim that anesthesia-free dentistry or tooth scaling is safer and less expensive than a traditional dental cleaning, the procedure being performed ...
Nov26
Why Do a Cone Beam CT?
Dental radiographs have been the mainstay for quality pet dental care for over twenty years. They were the best way we had to view oral ...
Oct21
Do Dogs and Cats Really Get Root Canals?
The inside of a tooth is filled with sensitive pulp tissue containing blood vessels and nerves. This pulp is what causes pain when we eat ...
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Veterinary Dental Specialists of Missouri
1012 Rondale Court. O’Fallon, MO 63368