Service
Dental radiography for dogs and cats
Full-mouth X-rays reveal roots, bone and changes hidden beneath the gumline.
Who this procedure is for
- ✓Before any dental treatment
- ✓Where a hidden root problem is suspected
- ✓For follow-up after root canal treatment
Symptoms that may indicate this procedure
How diagnosis works
- ✓A full series of dental X-rays covering the whole mouth
- ✓Assessment of every root and the surrounding bone
How the procedure works
- ✓X-rays are taken under anaesthesia
- ✓In the COHAT protocol, imaging follows professional hygiene and periodontal assessment
- ✓Results inform the final treatment plan
Why anaesthesia is needed
A thorough, full-mouth dental X-ray can only be taken under anaesthesia.
More on this: anaesthesia in veterinary dentistry.
Technology and equipment
Dental X-ray
Possible results
- ✓A complete diagnostic picture
- ✓An informed choice between saving a tooth and extracting it
What the owner receives after treatment
- ✓Images included in the PDF report
What affects the fee
As part of COHAT or as a standalone step — cost is agreed as part of the treatment plan.
Frequently asked questions
A full assessment usually needs a complete series covering the whole mouth.
Related services
COHAT
A full protocol under anaesthesia: hygiene, periodontal assessment, full-mouth radiography, tooth-by-tooth evaluation, indicated treatment and a PDF report.
More about COHAT →Endodontics & Tooth Preservation
Root canal treatment, vital pulp therapy and crown reduction — saving fractured and discoloured teeth where indicated.
How root canal treatment works →