One only needs to look at Dr. Hall's background to know that he is one of the best veterinary dentists around. There is a reason why zoos across the country, including the National Zoo, trust him to work on their exotic animals, and why he flies around the world to provide dental care to any animal with teeth. I went to Dr. Hall after a recommendation from my primary care veterinarian who noticed that my 3.5 year old, 8-lb Yorki-poo named Loki was showing signs of heavy plague build-up leading to periodontal disease, and his overcrowded mouth was causing issues for his healthy teeth as well. Loki is family, so when it was time to see a specialist, I wanted the best. The best is Dr. Hall and his team. Loki hates being at the vet's office, but the entire team was so kind when greeting him and came out to say hello that it made him feel comfortable. When Dr. Hall walked into the exam room and, much to my surprise, laid on the floor, Loki immediately ran over and jumped on Dr. Hall - tail wagging the whole time. It was clear that this man was already on another level when it came to interacting with animals. After an initial examination it became apparent that in addition to the overcrowded mouth causing his molars to turn, there were teeth that were hitting gum tissue. In other words, Loki's mouth was a mess, and it was causing him pain. Dr Hall clearly explained the issues and his recommendation to make sure that Loki had a happy, healthy, pain-free mouth. I never felt pressured to take those recommendations and it was clear I could go and get a second opinion if desired, though having already talked about his teeth with my primary care vet and having researched Dr. Hall's extensive expertise, I felt comfortable moving forward. By removing some smaller teeth, Dr. Hall would be able to relieve the crowing and ultimately save the canines and molars. His skill as a surgeon really showed when in the midst of surgery, upon finding a previously unforeseen issue below the gum line. Dr. Hall was able to rectify the problem and still save Loki's molars, canines, and some smaller teeth. All this, while conducting a thorough teeth cleaning, leaving Loki's teeth sparkling white. The post operative instructions were easy and clear and included long-term plans like brushing and which dental treats are actually tested and effective vs. just advertising. It has been two weeks since Lok's surgery and we just had a follow-up appointment with Dr. Hall and his team. Loki was happy to see Dr. Hall and even happier when Dr. Hall said his stitches had healed to the point where Loki could start being able to play with his favorite toys again. After this we discussed long term care surrounding teeth brushing methods and regular dental visits. It was clear Dr. Hall will always speak for your animal and what he believes is best because your pet cannot speak for themselves. Dr. Hall will provide cost estimates, always acknowledging that once your pet is under anesthesia, he may find something that was not seen in the initial exam (which happened with Loki) but when this happened, Dr. Hall called me and sought permission to perform the additional steps. Go in for a consultation, if you're on the fence-go get a second opinion, then you'll ultimately realize why Dr. Hall and his team are simply the best veterinary specialist around.
Erin