Pet Dental Care in Fishers, IN, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Fishers is a vet in Fishers, IN, that cleans and treats dogs' and cats' teeth. A professional dental cleaning is done under anesthesia so the vet can clean below the gumline, where most dental disease starts, and find teeth that hurt.

Dental disease is common in adult pets, and most hide mouth pain well. A yearly mouth check at your pet's wellness exam is the first step.

Call (463) 208-4426 or book a dental check online.

How do I know if my pet's teeth hurt?

Most dogs and cats keep eating even with sore teeth. Look for quieter signs:

• Bad breath that doesn't go away

• Brown or yellow buildup on the teeth, or red gums

• Chewing on one side, or dropping food

• Pawing at the mouth or rubbing the face

• Drooling, sometimes with a little blood

• A swelling under the eye, which can be a tooth root abscess

If you see any of these, book a dental check at Petfolk Fishers.

What happens during a dental cleaning?

1. Exam and blood work: the vet checks that your pet is ready for anesthesia (medicine that keeps them asleep and pain-free).

2. Anesthesia and monitoring: heart rate, breathing and temperature are watched the whole time.

3. Scaling: tartar is removed above and below the gumline.

4. Mouth chart: the vet checks every tooth for pockets, cracks and loose roots.

5. Treatment: sore or broken teeth may be removed, with pain control.

6. Polishing: smooths the tooth surface so plaque sticks less.

Ask the team at Petfolk Fishers whether dental x-rays are part of your pet's plan.

Why does my pet need anesthesia for a cleaning?

Cleaning under the gumline is where it counts, and no pet will hold still for it awake. Anesthesia also lets the vet probe each tooth and remove a painful one safely. "Anesthesia-free" cleanings only scrape the visible part of the tooth and can leave disease underneath. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit, for example if the vet finds a tooth that needs to come out.

Who needs dental work most?

Small breeds, flat-faced dogs and older pets tend to need it most. Across Petfolk, the typical dental cleaning patient is about 7 and a half years old, for both dogs and cats, and more than a quarter (28%) are 10 or older (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). Cats get painful tooth "resorption," where the tooth breaks down from the inside, and it often shows up only on a careful exam.

Daily care at home

The best plan is small and steady:

1. Brush with pet toothpaste a few times a week. Never use people toothpaste.

2. Start slow: let your pet lick the paste, then touch the front teeth, then brush.

3. Try dental chews or a dental diet if brushing isn't possible.

4. Book a yearly mouth check, even if the teeth look fine.

Calm handling, start to finish

Fear Free and gentle handling are standard at every Petfolk clinic. On dental day, the team at Petfolk Fishers keeps drop-off quiet and explains the plan before your pet goes back.

I appreciate the empathy and kindness to both of us, will be coming back!

Carla R., Google review

Tooth problems that can't wait

A broken tooth with pink showing, a swollen face, or a pet who suddenly won't eat should be seen soon. Book a sick pet visit at Petfolk Fishers. If the face swells fast or your pet has trouble breathing, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center at 7712 Crosspoint Commons in Fishers.

Dental visits in Fishers

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Fishers is at 8711 E 106th St, Suite 160, Fishers, IN 46037, near 106th Street and Lantern Road.

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