We provide surgical and medical treatment for patients with dental and oral problems.
Our purpose built dental suite offers high and low speed, air-driven dentistry equipment, as well as a state-of-the-art scaler.
At NVRS, we offer the following dental procedures for referral cases:
- Dental x-rays
X-rays are an essential part of dental procedures, as they are the only way to see problems affecting the tooth roots and the surrounding bone. - Root canal treatments
Root canal is used to preserve damaged teeth and is most commonly performed on broken teeth. The procedure may also be performed on discoloured teeth and teeth affected by advanced caries. - Dental discolouration
The most common type of discolouration is caused by bleeding inside the tooth, often as a result of blunt trauma. Staining is in the internal hard tissue of the tooth and is often permanent. - Dental decay and caries restorations
Dental decay is far less common in dogs than it is in people. If caught early enough, the affected teeth can often be saved with “fillings”. - Orthodontics
Malocclusions are common and often cause damage to oral soft tissues or other teeth. Treatment often requires teeth to be moved into the correct position but may require the extraction or shortening of teeth. - Tooth Resorption
Tooth resorption (TR) is seen very commonly in cats and has also been called neck lesions, feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORLs), resorptive lesions (RLs) and feline cavities. - Dental CT scans
For a detailed, three-dimensional analysis of all the teeth, a dental CT scan may be performed. The scan takes seconds and the images can be reconstructed using computer software. Contrast scans can assess oral and facial vasculature, prior to surgery. - Surgical extractions
Some teeth can be challenging to extract. Advanced flap techniques can significantly reduce the risk of complications and speed up recovery time. - Feline chronic gingivo-stomatitis
Treatment of this painful condition can require the complete extraction of all teeth in a cat’s mouth. This must be done under radiographic control, to ensure no root fragments are left behind. - Jaw fractures
Jaw fractures are treated very differently to limb fractures, often requiring more specialist techniques, such as, interdental splinting. - Rabbit and rodent dentistry
We have specialist equipment for rabbit and guinea pig dentistry. Radiography also plays an important role in many cases.
