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.
After Tooth Extraction. Immediately Following Surgery. The gauze pad placed over the surgical area should be kept in place for a half hour. After this time, the gauze pad should be removed and discarded. If bleeding is still occuring, then a new gauze should be placed and pressure applied.