Dry mouth, also called xerostomia (ZEER-oh-STOH-mee-ah), is the condition of not having enough saliva, or spit, to keep the mouth wet. Dry mouth can happen to anyone occasionallyâfor example, when nervous or stressed. However, when dry mouth persists, it can make chewing, eating, swallowing and even talking difficult.
However, in cases where inflammation or bleeding is present and the depth is above 4 mm, pockets begin to form as the bacteria make the gum tissue to pull away from the tooth. Deep cleaning is often dreaded and with a comprehensive dental process, a little apprehensive is understandable.
The same cleaning on a senior dog would cost an average of $125 more. If deep cleaning and extractions are needed, the cost could rise closer to $400 to $700 per dog. For two small dogs, one young and one senior, I should expect to pay approximately $800 to $1,000 when I get their teeth cleaned.