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Keep your pet’s mouth healthy and comfortable with a Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT) at Animal Dental Clinic, Vienna’s trusted provider of advanced veterinary dentistry. This comprehensive procedure includes a full dental cleaning plus vital diagnostic steps to identify problems early and protect your pet’s overall health.
A COHAT is much more than a routine “dental cleaning.” During this procedure, your pet is placed under general anesthesia so our team can perform a complete oral examination, chart every tooth, and obtain full-mouth dental imaging (X‑rays or CBCT) to evaluate the teeth and supporting structures below the gumline. This allows us to detect periodontal disease, fractures, resorptive lesions, oral masses, and other hidden dental and periodontal problems.
After the assessment is complete, the teeth are thoroughly cleaned with ultrasonic scaling above and below the gumline and then polished to create a smooth surface that slows future plaque and tartar buildup. By combining detailed assessment with professional cleaning, a COHAT helps prevent pain, tooth loss, and systemic health complications.
When you bring your pet to Animal Dental Clinic for a COHAT, our team provides compassionate, specialized care at every step. Before the procedure, we perform a physical exam and pre‑anesthetic bloodwork to help ensure your pet is a good candidate for anesthesia.
During the COHAT, Dr. Hall and our veterinary dental team perform full-mouth charting, advanced imaging, scaling, and polishing, and address any necessary treatments such as extractions or biopsies. Throughout the procedure, your pet is continuously monitored under anesthesia for safety and comfort.
A Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment helps prevent painful periodontal disease, tooth loss, and oral infections that can affect organs such as the heart and kidneys. By identifying issues early, COHAT reduces the need for more invasive and costly procedures later in life.
For most pets, COHAT is recommended on a regular schedule based on age, breed, and individual risk factors. Our team will work with you to determine how often your dog or cat should receive this comprehensive oral evaluation and treatment.
Animal Dental Clinic sets the standard for pet dental care in Vienna, VA. As a dedicated veterinary dental practice, we offer specialized expertise, advanced equipment, and unrivaled experience.
When performed by experienced veterinary professionals, a COHAT is very safe. At Animal Dental Clinic in Vienna, each Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment is performed under carefully monitored general anesthesia, with continuous monitoring of your pet’s vital signs to maximize safety and comfort.
The cost of a COHAT in Vienna can vary depending on your pet’s size, age, dental condition, and whether additional treatments such as extractions, biopsies, or advanced imaging are needed. Please call Animal Dental Clinic for a personalized estimate and to discuss available payment options, including CareCredit.
Our team will provide specific pre‑procedure instructions for your pet. In most cases, this includes fasting for several hours before anesthesia and disclosing any medications or recent health changes, so we can tailor the anesthetic plan and ensure a smooth, comfortable recovery.
A COHAT helps prevent and treat gingivitis, periodontal disease, tooth fractures, resorptive lesions, oral infections, and other painful dental and periodontal problems that may not be visible during a routine exam. By combining full-mouth imaging, thorough assessment, and professional cleaning, COHAT can catch hidden disease early and reduce the need for more invasive procedures.
Many adult pets benefit from COHAT on a regular schedule, often about once a year, though some breeds and high‑risk patients may need more frequent care. Factors like age, breed, existing dental disease, and home dental care habits all influence how often your dog or cat should receive a Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment, and our team will tailor recommendations for your pet
Give your pet the gift of a healthy smile and comfortable life. Call Animal Dental Clinic today at (703) 281-5900 or visit us at 410 maple avenue west, Suite 1, Vienna, VA 22180 across from Wawa.
We welcome questions at any time, and our friendly veterinary team is here to help. Conveniently serving Vienna and nearby communities, we are committed to exceptional pet dental care.
Book now to support your companion’s lifelong health with Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment services in Vienna.
