Cat Dental Cleaning in Chantilly, VA
Gentle, Professional Dental Cleanings to Protect Your Cat’s Oral Health
Routine dental cleanings are one of the most important ways to protect your cat from painful dental disease. Cats often hide oral discomfort, so issues like tartar buildup, early gingivitis, and hidden tooth resorption can go unnoticed until they become severe.
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Why Cat Dental Cleanings Are Important
Dental disease is one of the most common health problems in cats, but it often develops quietly. Cats instinctively hide discomfort, so by the time symptoms appear, the disease is usually advanced. Routine dental cleanings help prevent this silent progression.
A professional cleaning is important because it:
Stops plaque and tartar before they cause pain
Tartar hardens quickly and can only be removed with professional dental tools.Prevents early gingivitis from turning into periodontal disease
Once inflammation spreads under the gums, it can affect roots and bone.Reveals hidden issues with full-mouth X-rays
Many painful feline conditions—like tooth resorption—can’t be seen on the surface.Reduces the risk of infection spreading through the body
Oral bacteria can impact the heart, liver, and kidneys if left untreated.Keeps your cat comfortable and eating normally
Even mild dental pain can affect your cat’s appetite, mood, and quality of life.
Routine cleanings keep your cat healthier, more comfortable, and prevent costly treatments down the road.
When Does a Cat Need a Dental Cleaning?
While severe dental issues belong on the surgery page, these are the preventive indicators that your cat may be due for a cleaning:
✔ Mild to moderate tartar along the gumline
✔ Occasional bad breath
✔ Slight gum redness (early gingivitis)
✔ Difficulty chewing dry food
✔ Dropping food occasionally
✔ Pawing at the mouth
✔ Senior cats overdue for a cleaning
✔ Cats with an unknown dental history
✔ Indoor cats (who often develop dental disease earlier)
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What’s Included in a Cat Dental Cleaning
Our feline dental cleanings are thorough, safe, and designed to detect issues early while keeping your cat comfortable.
1. Pre-Anesthetic Exam & Bloodwork
We begin with a full physical exam and pre-operative bloodwork to ensure anesthesia is safe for your cat.
2. General Anesthesia for a Stress-Free Procedure
Cats must be anesthetized for dental cleanings. This keeps the procedure pain-free, prevents stress or sudden movement, and allows us to clean below the gumline—where disease begins.
3. Ultrasonic & Hand Scaling
We remove plaque and tartar above and below the gumline using gentle, specialized instruments to stop early disease in its tracks.
4. Post-Scaling Exam & Extractions (If Needed)
Once tartar is removed and X-rays are reviewed, we can evaluate each tooth’s health.
If any teeth require extraction, we will:
Call you immediately
Explain the findings
Provide an updated estimate
Obtain approval before proceeding
5. Post-Cleaning Review & Treatment Plan
After the procedure, we look over X-rays and findings with you, explain any issues detected, and talk about next steps or at-home care.
Cat Dental Cleaning Cost
The cost of a feline dental cleaning depends on:
Your cat’s overall health
The level of tartar buildup
Whether teeth require extraction
Additional treatments discovered on X-rays
At Nova Pets Health Center, a Cat Dental Cleaning costs: $700
Because advanced problems are often hidden beneath the gums, we cannot know whether extractions are needed until the initial cleaning under anesthesia is finished.
If extractions are required, we will:
Call you with the full estimate
Explain the findings
Get approval before proceeding
You will always know the cost before any extra treatment is performed.
3935 Avion Park Ct Suite A102
Chantilly, VA , 20151
Hours
Mon-Fri:
Office Hours: 8 am - 6 pm
Vet Hours: 9 am - 3 pm
Sat: All Hours 9 am - 12 pm - Boarding Pickup at 6:30 pm
Sun: Office Closed - Boarding Pickup at 6:30 pm
Phone
(703) 378-9791