Dental cleaning involves a dental exam to confirm that a dental cleaning is needed is the first step. The veterinarian will review with you what procedures are likely required prior to the dental cleaning. The veterinarian may request a preanesthetic blood tests to ensure that kidney and liver function are satisfactory for anesthesia, as well as an evaluation of the heart and abdomen if needed. Anesthesia is important to allow a tooth-by-tooth examination including dental X-rays.
