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Dentistry & Oral Surgery

Your pet’s oral health is an important part of their overall health, comfort, and quality of life. Dental and oral conditions can cause pain, difficulty eating, chronic infection, and other complications that may not always be obvious at home. At Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care, our Dentistry and Oral Surgery service provides advanced evaluation, treatment, and surgical care for a wide range of oral and maxillofacial conditions.

Led by the only Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist® in Maine, our team offers specialized expertise for pets who need more advanced dental, oral, and facial care than routine primary care dentistry can provide.

Why Advanced Veterinary Dentistry Matters

Oral disease is extremely common in pets. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, signs of oral disease are present in many dogs and cats by age three. Symptoms can include bad breath, changes in eating or chewing, drooling, dropping food, loose or discolored teeth, pawing at the mouth, or facial discomfort.

Our goal is to identify the source of pain or disease, explain what is happening clearly, and build a treatment plan focused on both immediate needs and long-term oral health.

Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services

Our Dentistry and Oral Surgery service offers advanced care including:

Maxillofacial examination for detailed evaluation of the teeth, oral cavity, jaws, and surrounding structures
Oral hygiene care to help address plaque, tartar, and dental disease
Endodontic therapy, including root canal therapy and surgical root canal therapy
Prosthodontic procedures, including metal crown placement
Periodontal surgery, including guided tissue regeneration and gum tissue procedures designed to preserve tooth health and dentition
Oral surgery, including selective tooth extractions to address advanced periodontal disease, as well as tumor diagnosis and removal
Maxillofacial reconstruction for treatment of oral and maxillofacial cancers
Fracture repair for damaged teeth and facial bone structures
And more

Conditions We Commonly Evaluate

Pets may be referred to our service for concerns such as:

Persistent bad breath
Red or bleeding gums
Broken, worn, or painful teeth
Loose teeth
Advanced periodontal disease
Oral masses or suspected tumors
Facial swelling
Difficulty chewing or dropping food
Pain when eating or opening the mouth
Tooth or jaw trauma

A Specialty Resource for Pet Owners and Referring Veterinarians

As part of a multi-specialty hospital, our Dentistry and Oral Surgery service works closely with both pet owners and referring veterinarians. Whether your pet needs advanced periodontal treatment, root canal therapy, oral tumor care, facial trauma repair, or complex oral surgery, our team is here to help with compassionate, expert care.