Dental Care

Healthy Teeth for a Happy Pet

Strong, healthy teeth are essential for your pet's overall well-being. Dental disease can lead to pain and infections, impacting your pet's quality of life. At Jonesville Animal Hospital, we offer comprehensive dental care to prevent dental disease and keep your pet’s teeth in great shape. Healthy teeth mean your pet can eat, play, and enjoy life without discomfort.

Why Dental Care Matters

Dental disease is common and can cause significant pain and serious health issues for your pet. Regular dental exams, cleanings, and at-home care are crucial to preventing these problems. Healthy teeth and gums contribute to your pet's overall health, helping to prevent infections that can affect the heart, kidneys, and other vital organs. Ensuring your pet has healthy teeth will improve their quality of life and longevity.

Our Dental Services

Exams and X-rays: We conduct thorough exams and X-rays under anesthesia to assess your pet’s dental health. This allows us to detect hidden issues that could lead to pain and serious health problems if left untreated.
Cleaning: We remove plaque and tartar above and below the gum line and polish the teeth. Regular cleanings prevent the buildup that leads to dental disease, keeping your pet’s mouth healthy and pain-free.
Extractions: If needed, we perform extractions to remove diseased teeth. This ensures your pet’s comfort and prevents further health complications, such as infections that can spread to other parts of the body.
Bonding: We can repair chips in the enamel to preserve teeth and prevent further damage.

Preventing Dental Disease

Regular check-ups help us catch dental issues early, before they become serious problems. Signs of dental disease include bad breath, inflamed gums, and loose teeth. Early detection and treatment can prevent pain and extensive health issues, ensuring your pet stays happy and healthy. Addressing dental problems early can also save you from more costly treatments down the line.

At-Home Care

Maintain your pet’s oral health with regular brushing, dental diets, and dental chews. We provide guidance to help you care for your pet’s teeth at home. Consistent at-home care complements professional cleanings and helps keep your pet’s mouth in top condition, reducing the risk of dental disease.

Schedule an Appointment

Call us at (352) 331-7050 to schedule your pet’s dental care appointment. Regular dental care is vital for your pet’s health and happiness—let us help keep your pet’s teeth strong and their smile bright.

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I could not love a place of business any more than I do Jonesville Animal Hospital. Both veterinarians are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and loving towards the animals. The staff has some of the friendliest people I've met, and their professionalism is top-notch. The facility is large, clean, and modern, and the extended hours are fantastic for working professionals. Thank you for being so great to our dog, Charlie!

- Amy

Dr. Vliet and Dr. Lerman are awesome! When one of my dogs was afraid of going to the vet, they worked with me to make her visits as stress-free as possible. They go out of their way to make every visit great and the facility is clean and inviting. They know me by name when I come to buy dog food and always offer to bring it to the car for me if I have my two young daughters with me.

- Christopher

I have had the privilege of having Dr. Lerman taking care of our animals for over 20 years. The compassion, knowledge and attention to detail displayed in the variety of situations we have experienced is truly amazing and appreciated. It is so evident that everyone associated with Jonesville Animal Hospital has a true love of providing quality care for animals.

- Bob

The staff at Jonesville Animal Hospital is always exceptional! Our beloved Border Collie, Mysti, was a patient there for 10 years, and we always felt as if they loved her as much as we did. Even after her passing they sent our family the most heart felt, loving message to console us. We think the world of the entire team! Now our new puppy, Boo, will enjoy their loving care too.

- Gina

The Doctors and Staff at Jonesville Animal Hospital are top-notch. They stayed late, performed emergency surgeries after "normal" business hours, and made sure to call and update me of their status even though it was 9PM at night. I feel like they treat each pet as if it were their own, and always have the best interest of the pet in mind.

- Heather

Jonesville Animal Hospital is simply the best! Our dogs have been patients at Jonesville Animal Hospital ever since it was first opened by Dr. Vliet and Dr. Lerman. They have cared for our whippet and our two greyhounds. The expert care, knowledge, and compassion shown to us by Drs. Vliet and Lerman and their entire team is outstanding. It is obvious that they love our dogs.

- Rita

I have entrusted the care of my three dogs to Drs. Vliet and Lerman for about 10 years and am so pleased with their practice. I like that I've never had to deal with a waiting room full of animals; they check every patient in quickly and get them into exam rooms to avoid any "doggy personality differences!" Their support staff always make my dogs feel welcomed, non-threatened and their favorite patients of all time!

- Sherri

The wonderful care provided to our three cats, at Jonesville Animal Hospital, makes me wish that they were my health care providers! Dr. Vliet and Dr. Lerman have given our cats exceptional care at every visit. They've helped us navigate behavior issues and patiently saw us to a resolution. These fine vets have put together an incredible staff, all of whom adore animals! I cannot say enough about JAH, and highly recommend them!

- Shirley

I recently moved to the Gainesville area, and I was thrilled to discover Jonesville Animal Hospital. My 10-year-old Lab suffers from a few health problems and I wanted to find a top-notch local vet for her. Jonesville Animal Hospital has more than exceeded my expectations. This is by far the best service I've ever received from a veterinary hospital.