Dental disease is one of the most common problems we see in dogs and cats. At Huntington Beach Veterinary Hospital, we can confirm two things from our live service pages today:
- A dental examination is part of a pet health checkup — we look at teeth and gums for signs of dental disease.
- Dental surgery is listed among the procedures on our pet surgery page.
This page is for pet parents searching for dog dental or cat dental care in Huntington Beach. It does not invent equipment we have not published.
Huntington Beach Veterinary Hospital
724 E Utica Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7591
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 am–6:00 pm · Saturday 8:00 am–6:00 pm · Sunday closed.
Book an appointment or call. For a painful mouth, broken tooth, or a pet that will not eat, call during open hours — see urgent / emergency care. We are not a 24-hour hospital.
Oral exams and dental surgery for dogs and cats
What we can confirm (on-site today)
Dental examination (wellness). On a checkup, our veterinarians examine your pet’s teeth and gums for signs of dental disease. That is the oral exam already described on the checkup page. It is an exam, not a cleaning.
Dental surgery (when the veterinarian recommends it). Our surgery list includes dental surgery alongside spay/neuter, soft tissue, orthopedic, tumor removal, and emergency surgery. What is appropriate for your dog or cat is decided at the visit — not by this webpage.
What a dental visit usually involves
- Bad breath, drooling, dropping food, pawing at the mouth, red gums, or tartar you can see are reasons to schedule a checkup.
- An awake oral exam is the starting point. It cannot show every problem under the gumline.
- If dental surgery is recommended, it is scheduled as a surgical procedure, not as a walk-in grooming-style “cleaning.”
- How often to recheck: follow the veterinarian’s recommendation for this pet. Annual checkups are already what the checkup page recommends; some mouths need to be seen sooner.
Dogs and cats
Our FAQ states we see cats and dogs. Dental care on this page is for those species.
What we do not claim
- Digital dental radiography, dental laser, or “anesthesia-free dental cleaning”
- Board-certified dentistry / AVDC
- Prices, package names, or a published cleaning fee
- 24/7 dental emergency service
If your pet is bleeding from the mouth, has a fractured jaw, or cannot breathe, call (714) 536-7591 during open hours or go to a 24-hour ER if we are closed. That is emergency care, not a routine dental.
Related care
FAQ
What is the difference between a dental exam and dental surgery?
A dental examination is part of a wellness checkup: looking at teeth and gums while your pet is awake. Dental surgery is a surgical procedure listed on our surgery page, scheduled when the veterinarian recommends it.
How often should my dog or cat have a dental exam?
Start with the annual checkup already recommended on our wellness page, or sooner if you see bad breath, red gums, tartar, or trouble eating.
Can I book a “dental cleaning” the way I book grooming?
No. Call (714) 536-7591 or request an appointment. The veterinarian examines the mouth first. Cleaning or surgery, if recommended, is medical care — not a cosmetic add-on.