Tribeca Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery , which took the former Plaza M space on N. Moore in summer 2023 , opened more than a year...

When your pet is scheduled for a professional dental procedure, it’s completely normal to feel a mix of curiosity and concern. Many pet owners wonder what actually happens behind the scenes—and more importantly, how we keep their pet safe and comfortable throughout the process. Let’s walk you through what a typical veterinary dental procedure looks like from start to finish. 1. Pre-Anesthetic Evaluation Before anything begins, your pet receives a thorough physical examination

Chewing is a normal, healthy behavior for dogs. It provides enrichment, reduces stress, and can even support oral health— when appropriate materials are used. However, one of the most common reasons dogs present to a veterinary dentist is due to tooth fractures caused by chewing on overly hard objects . What’s often intended as a beneficial habit can quickly become a painful dental injury. Why Do Teeth Fracture? Teeth are strong—but not indestructible. When a dog chews on an

Kittens grow up fast—one minute they’re tiny fluff balls, and the next they’re sprinting across your apartment at 2am. Along with all that growing comes teething… and sometimes, a few tiny complications along the way. At Tribeca Veterinary Dentistry , one of the more common things we see in young cats is retained deciduous teeth —or, more simply, baby teeth that just don’t know when to leave. Yes, Kittens Have Baby Teeth Too Just like us, kittens start out with a set of baby