Healthy teeth and gums play a big role in your cat’s comfort and overall wellbeing. Ensuring regular gentle, professional cat dental cleaning for your cat will help to prevent gum disease, reduce pain, and support your cat’s long‑term health. Our experienced veterinary team offers safe, high‑quality cat teeth cleaning in Melbourne, tailored to even the most sensitive or anxious cats.
About cat dental cleaning
Cats are experts at hiding discomfort, which means dental disease often goes unnoticed until it becomes advanced. Regular cat dental cleaning helps prevent plaque, tartar, gum inflammation, and painful infections – all of which can affect your cat’s quality of life.
Our cat dental services focus on prevention, early detection, and compassionate treatment, ensuring your cat receives the care they need in a calm and supportive environment.
Why professional dental care is important
Good cat dental care does more than keep your cat’s breath fresh. Dental disease can lead to:
- Gum inflammation and infection
- Tooth decay, resorptive lesions, and tooth loss
- Pain when eating
- Behaviour changes such as hiding or irritability
- Bacteria entering the bloodstream, affecting vital organs
A professional clean allows us to thoroughly remove plaque and tartar, examine each tooth, and identify issues that can’t be seen during a routine cat dental check-up. This may include taking cat dental X‑rays to assess tooth roots and bone health.
If your cat has a broken or fractured tooth, you can learn more here:
Broken tooth in cats.
Professional vs at‑home cleaning
Just like for humans, at‑home dental care is an important routine to maintain, as it supports your cat’s oral health, but they will still need a professional clean regularly.
Professional cat teeth cleaning (performed under anaesthetic) allows your vet to:
- Clean below the gumline
- Polish the teeth
- Take dental X‑rays
- Treat hidden disease
- Safely remove painful or infected teeth
At‑home cleaning helps maintain results between visits. This may include:
- Brushing with cat toothpaste
- Offering approved cat dental treats
- Feeding dental cat food designed to reduce plaque
- Encouraging safe chewing behaviours
For practical home‑care guidance, you can explore our article on dental care for pets.
General veterinary advice from trusted organisations such as the American Veterinary Medical Association and product‑focused insights from Australian Animal Oral Care can also help you feel confident caring for your cat’s teeth between professional cleans.
Cat dental cleaning services
Our cat dental clinics are in North Melbourne and Campbellfield provides thorough, compassionate dental care using modern equipment and strict safety protocols. We understand that cats can be sensitive to change, so our team takes extra steps to ensure a calm, low‑stress experience.
Our cat teeth cleaning options
Our cat dental cleaning services may include:
- Full oral examination
- Scale and polish under general anaesthetic
- Cat dental X‑rays to assess tooth roots and bone health
- Treatment of gum disease and resorptive lesions
- Cat tooth removal if a tooth is fractured, infected, or painful
- Pain management tailored to your cat’s needs
All procedures are performed by experienced veterinarians in a fully equipped hospital environment.
Pre and post cleaning tips and considerations
Before your cat’s dental procedure:
- Your cat will need to fast prior to anaesthesia
- Bring any medications your cat is currently taking
- Transport your cat in a secure carrier
- Allow time for admission and pre‑anaesthetic checks
After the procedure:
- Offer soft food for several days
- Avoid hard treats until your vet advises
- Monitor for drooling, pawing at the mouth, or reduced appetite
- Follow all medication instructions carefully
Your vet will provide personalised aftercare guidance based on your cat’s treatment.
Managing discomfort and recovery
Some cats may experience mild discomfort after cat dental surgery, especially if extractions were required. We help manage recovery by providing:
- Tailored pain relief
- Anti‑inflammatory medication
- Advice on feeding and activity
- Follow‑up checks to ensure healing is progressing well
If your cat has a tooth fracture, infection, or requires more complex cat dental treatment, our team will discuss all options with you in a clear and supportive way.
Supporting your cat’s long‑term dental health
Good dental care doesn’t end after a professional clean. If you’d like to learn more about brushing, spotting early signs of dental disease, or keeping your cat’s mouth healthy at home, our guide to dental care for pets is a great place to start.
If you have a dog, click here to learn more about their dental care.
Book a dental consultation
Before booking a dental procedure, your cat will need a consultation so our vets can examine their teeth, assess dental disease, and recommend the safest treatment plan.
To get started, please call us or book a consultation online.
