Proper dentistry, done under the microscope.

How can I prevent dental disease?

Daily brushing is the gold standard of pet care. It stops plaque from turning into rock-hard tartar that requires surgery to remove. The secret is to take it slow and make it a fun, rewarding part of your daily routine.

At Lanes Vets, we don’t just look at teeth, we look at your pet’s overall health. Untreated oral disease is a primary cause of chronic discomfort and can lead to serious secondary health complications affecting internal organs like the heart, kidneys, and liver.

The importance of proactive dental care

In dogs and cats, dental disease often progresses quietly. Because pets instinctively mask signs of pain, oral infections can remain undetected without a professional examination.

• During a routine check-up, it is impossible to see the plaque and bacteria that accumulate deep beneath the gum line.
• Bacteria from the mouth can eventually enter the bloodstream (bacteraemia), which may impact the long-term health of the heart, kidneys, and liver.
• Left untreated, pets can experience chronic inflammation, tooth loss, and oronasal fistulas (painful communications between the oral and nasal cavities).
• Our primary objective is to identify and treat dental pathology early, ensuring your pet remains comfortable and infection-free throughout their life.

Read our Dental Homecare guide.

Save with our Dental Action Discount

We encourage proactive dental management through our Dental Action Discount. If our veterinary team recommends a dental treatment during a consultation, you can access significant savings by booking within 4 weeks.

Benefit	Standard client	VIP member	VIP Platinum member
Consultation fee	May apply	May apply	Included (free)
Dental Action Discount	10% off	20% off	20% off

This 4-week period provides an ideal window to begin tooth brushing training at home. Introducing a cleaning routine before the procedure helps ensure the best possible long-term outcome for your pet’s oral health.

Learn more about the VIP Health Plan for exclusive dental discounts and comprehensive wellness coverage.

Terms and conditions

• Offer validity. Discount applies to dental scale, polish, and extraction procedures booked within 4 weeks of recommendation.
• Eligibility. 10% discount is available to all registered clients. 20% discount is exclusive to active members of our VIP and VIP Platinum Plans.
• Exclusions. Discount applies to the procedure and associated general anaesthesia only. Pre-operative blood tests and treatment for post-operative complications are excluded unless otherwise stated.
• Consultation. A pre-dental assessment is required to confirm suitability for anaesthesia and provide an accurate estimate. Standard consultation fees may apply (included for Platinum members).
• Availability. Subject to appointment availability. We recommend booking at least 2 weeks in advance.
• Usage limitations. This offer is strictly limited to one discounted dental procedure per patient, per calendar year. Any subsequent dental treatments required within the same 12-month period will be charged at our standard practice rates.

Why general anaesthesia and X-rays are essential

A proper, thorough dental assessment is not possible while a pet is awake.

The hidden 60%. Over half of every tooth is hidden under the gum line. X-rays are the only way to find painful hidden problems like FORLs (dissolving teeth) in cats.

Safety first. We understand anaesthesia can be a concern, but your pet’s safety is our absolute priority. We use modern monitoring, one-to-one nursing care, and supportive IV fluids (a drip) as standard for all procedures.

Medical cleaning. A scale and polish isn’t just cosmetic. It removes the mineralised bacteria (calculus) that causes gum inflammation and bone loss.

Advanced dentistry referrals

While we provide routine dental care across all branches, we also offer Advanced Dentistry led by Joanne Daniels BVetMed PGCert(Dent) MRCVS, at our Cottam branch.

Joanne holds post-graduate qualifications in animal dentistry and accepts referrals for complex cases, including:

• Gingivoplasty for diseased or overgrown gums.
• Complicated extractions and persistent deciduous (baby) teeth.
• Full mouth extractions (often required for feline chronic gingivostomatitis).
• Oral surgery for masses or oronasal fistula repair.

Save with our Dental Action Discount

We encourage proactive dental management through our Dental Action Discount. If our veterinary team recommends a dental treatment during a consultation, you can access significant savings by booking within 4 weeks.