Because of this they must be smoothed out. This done with a dental polisher . The polishing paste, prophy paste, usually contains fluoride which also helps maintain the tooth surface. Analgesic medications are administered to animals that have had extractions or extensive root planing. The recovery period is closely monitored.
Most animals are able to go home the same day.
The interval between professional dental procedures varies from animal to animal. With careful brushing and early professional intervention, periodontal disease can be kept under control. By initiating affirmative action at the Early Gingivitis Stage the more advanced stages of periodontal disease can be avoided. However, if periodontal disease is left to become advanced, the interval between prophylactic procedures required to maintain a healthy mouth will become shorter.