To find a rehabber, call the local animal shelter, state wildlife agency, sheriff's department or a veterinarian. Cher Button-Dobmeier (585-466-7811) is a wildlife rehabilitator who is an expert in the care of beaver kit orphans and injured adults.
Instruct the patient to brush the implant(s) twice daily to remove bacterial plaque with a low-abrasive dentifrice. A soft toothbrush should be used; options include a manual brush, electric, or sonic brush (examples include Oral-B Triumph, Sonicare, and Waterpik Sensonic Plus), Sulcabrush, or end-tuft brush.
Be sure to come back into our clinic for care if these post-surgical complications continue for more than an hour, or are severe. Safe healing after any dental procedure is our first priority. In general, take it easy for the first 12-24 hours after an oral surgery. Visit Dr. Sue to learn more.