Veterinary dentist for dogs in Kyiv
Looking for a dentist for a dog in Kyiv? Anna Nikolaienko provides examinations, diagnostics and treatment of dental and gum disease in dogs — from assessing oral health to complex dental treatment when clinically indicated.
Appointments take place at KYIV VET PODIL in Podil. Treatment decisions are based on examining each tooth; during a full COHAT procedure, also on dental radiography.
When a dog needs a veterinary dentist
A single sign does not establish a diagnosis, but it can be a reason for an exam. See a veterinary dentist if you notice:
- ✓Unpleasant breath from the mouth
- ✓Plaque and tartar
- ✓Gingivitis (red or inflamed gums)
- ✓Blood-tinged discharge from the mouth
- ✓Hypersalivation (excessive drooling)
- ✓Refusing toys, hard treats or dry food
- ✓Preferring to chew on one side
- ✓Tooth loss or a mobile tooth
- ✓A visible tooth fracture
- ✓Facial swelling
- ✓Avoiding touch around the muzzle
Why a dog may keep eating
A good appetite does not rule out pain. A dog may keep eating even with chronic pain: WSAVA guidance notes that dogs often adapt to discomfort by choosing softer food, eating more slowly or using only one side.
So "eating normally" is not a reason to delay an exam. Only a full oral assessment under anaesthesia with radiographs reveals hidden root inflammation, periodontal pockets or pulp disease.
Small and medium breeds
In small and medium breeds, dental problems often progress faster. Compact jaws, crowding and tooth positioning make plaque harder to remove in inaccessible areas, and periodontal changes can advance unnoticed.
Common conditions
These are the problems most often found at appointments — sometimes several together in one mouth:
- ✓Gingivitis and periodontitis
- ✓Tartar and periodontal pockets
- ✓Broken, darkened teeth and pulp disease
- ✓Retained temporary teeth and malocclusion
- ✓Periodontitis affecting incisors, canines, premolars and molars
How examination and diagnostics work
A full dental assessment follows the COHAT protocol (Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment): each tooth is examined, gums are probed, professional cleaning is performed and dental radiographs are taken.
Procedures are done under general anaesthesia with monitoring — allowing safe access to areas that cannot be assessed awake, and imaging of every tooth including roots below the gumline.
Treatment approaches
The dental treatment plan for a dog is individual after diagnostics. Depending on tooth and gum status, this may include professional cleaning, periodontal therapy, endodontics, restoration, orthodontic correction or — when indicated — extraction.
The goal is to relieve pain and inflammation, stop disease progression and preserve teeth whenever clinically justified.
Tooth preservation
Not every affected tooth needs extraction. In some cases, a damaged tooth can be preserved with endodontic treatment and restoration; teeth with enamel or dentine defects may be restored with fillings or crowns — the decision depends on the extent of trauma, root and pulp status, periodontal support and diagnostic findings.
The decision follows radiography: the dentist assesses root, pulp and surrounding bone status.
Arrange an appointment soon
Arrange a consultation soon if:
- ✓Persistent bad breath
- ✓A loose tooth
- ✓Changes while eating (eating on one side, avoiding hard food)
- ✓A broken tooth without significant trauma
- ✓Bleeding gums
Contact the clinic immediately
Contact the clinic immediately if:
- ✓Active bleeding that does not stop
- ✓Rapidly increasing facial swelling
- ✓Significant jaw or facial trauma
- ✓Inability to open or close the mouth
- ✓Difficulty breathing
- ✓A sudden marked decline in general condition
Frequently asked questions
Reasons to book an exam include bad breath, plaque and tartar, gingivitis, blood-tinged discharge, drooling, refusing toys or dry food, chewing on one side, a loose or missing tooth, a fracture, facial swelling or avoiding muzzle touch. Importantly, a dog may keep eating even with chronic pain — so a normal appetite does not rule out dental disease. A clinical exam and, when indicated, full diagnostics under anaesthesia provide the definitive assessment.
Services and specialties
COHAT and professional cleaning
Full examination, gum probing and tartar removal under anaesthesia. COHAT is the foundation for diagnosing and preventing periodontal disease in dogs.
More →Broken and darkened teeth
Cracks, broken canines and discolouration often indicate pulp disease. Early examination and radiographs help determine whether the tooth can be saved.
More →Endodontic treatment
Root canal therapy can preserve strategically important teeth — canines and chewing teeth — instead of extraction. Performed under anaesthesia with radiographic control.
More →Tooth restoration and crowns
Fillings and dental crowns protect teeth after trauma or endodontics. Selected based on bite assessment and functional load.
More →Temporary teeth and orthodontics
In puppies, retained temporary teeth and bite problems should be caught early. Correction when needed helps prevent issues in adulthood.
More →Periodontology and radiography
Treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis and periodontal pockets. Dental radiographs reveal bone loss and hidden root lesions.
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