{"id":1258,"date":"2019-01-09T14:19:19","date_gmt":"2019-01-09T21:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/?p=1258"},"modified":"2019-01-09T14:19:19","modified_gmt":"2019-01-09T21:19:19","slug":"taking-a-bite-out-of-pet-dental-x-rays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/taking-a-bite-out-of-pet-dental-x-rays\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking a Bite Out of Pet Dental X-Rays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We\u2019ve all been to the dentist and held those bite wing plates in our mouth while they obtained x-rays. While a little uncomfortable for a moment, we put up with it because we know how important it is for our dentist to see what is going on under our gum line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people don\u2019t realize, however, that our pets dental care needs are no different than ours, and that includes the need to see what\u2019s happening below the surface. Pet dental x-rays are an important part of a thorough oral examination, which is why Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital<\/a> promotes them as part of a proactive pet care plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Lies Beneath<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Providing regular dental care for your pet<\/a> is one of the most impactful things that you can do as a pet owner. Good dental care can literally add years to your dog or cat\u2019s life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides daily tooth brushing at home, routine oral examinations<\/a> and cleanings under anesthesia are warranted for all pets. During a dental examination pet dental x-rays can tell us a lot about the portion of the mouth that we can\u2019t see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental radiographs allow us to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n