Juniper's Teeth
A twelve-year-old terrier mix with bad breath and a sore side of the mouth, and how we planned a careful cleaning around her age.
Juniper's Teeth
Juniper came in because her family noticed she was chewing only on her left side and her breath had changed over the summer.
How we planned it
- A calm awake exam showed tartar and red gums on the right upper teeth.
- Pre-anesthetic bloodwork was in a normal range for her age.
- We planned a shorter procedure with extra warming support and fluids.
- Her family approved an estimate range before the day.
What we did
A technician monitored Juniper from induction to recovery while Dr. Lin cleaned, charted and X-rayed every tooth. Two teeth with root damage were removed after a phone call with her owner.
Home care plan
- Soft food for five days and pain relief as prescribed.
- A recheck at ten days to look at the gums.
- A short brushing routine introduced slowly.
- A dental chew approved for small mouths.
Follow-up
- At her recheck the gums were healing as expected.
- Her family reported she was chewing on both sides again.
- We set a dental reminder for the following year.
- Brushing is now part of her evening walk routine.
Where things stand
This is an illustrative story. Every pet is different, and dental needs change with age, so we look again at every wellness visit.
Illustrative pricing. Not an offer. Costs shown are example ranges for a story with details changed.
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Families on why they stay with us
“Same-day sick visit, X-rays in minutes and a clear plan in writing. I knew exactly what to do at home.”
Priya S.Owner of Otis“Our cat hates car rides, yet she left calmer than she arrived. The quiet cat room really helps her.”
Ellen T.Owner of Mochi“The estimate matched the bill and every line was explained. No surprises, just honest care.”
Hannah R.Owner of Juniper“Daniel booked our two dogs back to back so I could do one trip. Small thing, huge help.”
Jordan W.Owner of Lou and Max
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