Dr. Michael Nawrocki and staff, you all have so kind and generous. You have taken such good care of Luke. We appreciate everything you have done. We will never hesitate to refer your clinic to everyone. Thank you again and hope you enjoy the goodies. They come from our hearts.
Thanks so much!
- Mark Jogel and family
Advanced Dentistry
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita offers advanced dentistry provided by Dr. Doug Winter. Dental disease is the number one health condition affecting pets today. More than 85% of dogs and cats over two years of age are afflicted with periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is an infection resulting from a build-up of plaque and tarter around the gum line. Bacteria in the plaque irritate and cause inflammation of the gingival tissue and leads to infection in the surrounding bone. As with humans, periodontal disease is painful and can have a dramatic effect on quality of life for your pet. In addition, dental disease has been directly correlated to overall health leading to heart, liver and kidney disease. This occurs as bacteria spreads from the teeth and bone into the bloodstream, residing in the heart, liver and kidneys. Taking your pet to your primary care veterinarian on a regular basis for regular health examinations and routine dental care are essential to your pets overall health and quality of life. Regular dental cleanings and brushing your pet’s teeth daily will have a dramatic and positive impact on your pet’s mouth.
But periodontal disease is not the only problem that afflicts animals. As with people, pets can develop gingival disorders, oral tumors, TMJ abnormalities, malocclusions, fractured and worn down teeth, abscesses, resorptive lesions and more. In many instances, your veterinarian may elect to refer you and your pet to another veterinarian with advanced training in the area of veterinary dentistry. Dr. Winter has completed advanced training in areas of periodontal surgery and treatment, endodontic therapy, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, restorative dentistry and dental radiology technique and interpretation. The health and comfort of your pet is our utmost concern. We will work closely with your primary care veterinarian to provide excellent immediate and long-term care for your pet’s mouth.
Consultation with Dr. Winter requires a referral from your primary care veterinarian and an appointment. Complete evaluation of the oral cavity, dental radiographs and subsequent treatment for an animal requires the use of general anesthesia. In most cases, Dr. Winter can proceed with the indicated treatment your pet requires on the day of the consultation appointment. Because your pet may undergo anesthesia, we recommend that you do not feed your pet after 11pm the day before your scheduled appointment; water should be left available up until the time of the appointment. Please let us know if your pet must eat in the morning because of a condition such as diabetes or if medications must be given the morning of your consultation.
Digital Radiographic Imaging: Dental Radiographs allow for viewing below the gum line to accurately diagnose and treat intra-oral disease. Dental radiographs are essential to know how to treat periodontal pockets, fractured teeth, mobile teeth, missing teeth, resorptive lesions, oral tumors and jaw fractures.
Periodontal Surgery and Treatment: Periodontal diseases affect the tissues that support and anchor the teeth, and left untreated, can lead to tooth and bone loss. Dr. Winter provides open and closed-root planning, guided tissue regeneration, mucogingival surgery, bone grafts and extractions to manage periodontal disease.
Endodontic Therapy: An alternative to extraction which alleviates pain and infection to restore function of strategic teeth that are fractured, worn down, abscessed or discolored. Dr. Winter provides conventional and surgical root canal therapy, vital pulpotomy treatment, and replacement of luxated or avulsed teeth.
Oral Surgery: Surgical procedures include extraction, oral mass resection/biopsy, oronasal fistula repair, cleft palate repair, jaw fracture repair, and TMJ abnormalities. CT and MRI are available if indicated.
Orthodontics: Malocclusions (an under or overbite) can cause tooth-to-tooth and tooth-to-soft tissue contact causing pain and a dysfunctional bite. The underlying goal with orthodontics is to move the teeth to correct the malocclusion and provide the patient with a pain free functional bite.
Restorative Dentistry: Composite restoration procedures restore teeth damaged by enamel and dentin defects back to function. This includes placing of a cast metal crown to protect and maintain the function of a damaged tooth or a tooth saved by a root canal.
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita offers advanced dentistry provided by Dr. Doug Winter. Dental disease is the number one health condition affecting pets today. More than 85% of dogs and cats over two years of age are afflicted with periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is an infection resulting from a build-up of plaque and tarter around the gum line. Bacteria in the plaque irritate and cause inflammation of the gingival tissue and leads to infection in the surrounding bone. As with humans, periodontal disease is painful and can have a dramatic effect on quality of life for your pet. In addition, dental disease has been directly correlated to overall health leading to heart, liver and kidney disease. This occurs as bacteria spreads from the teeth and bone into the bloodstream, residing in the heart, liver and kidneys. Taking your pet to your primary care veterinarian on a regular basis for regular health examinations and routine dental care are essential to your pets overall health and quality of life. Regular dental cleanings and brushing your pet’s teeth daily will have a dramatic and positive impact on your pet’s mouth.
But periodontal disease is not the only problem that afflicts animals. As with people, pets can develop gingival disorders, oral tumors, TMJ abnormalities, malocclusions, fractured and worn down teeth, abscesses, resorptive lesions and more. In many instances, your veterinarian may elect to refer you and your pet to another veterinarian with advanced training in the area of veterinary dentistry. Dr. Winter has completed advanced training in areas of periodontal surgery and treatment, endodontic therapy, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, restorative dentistry and dental radiology technique and interpretation. The health and comfort of your pet is our utmost concern. We will work closely with your primary care veterinarian to provide excellent immediate and long-term care for your pet’s mouth.
Consultation with Dr. Winter requires a referral from your primary care veterinarian and an appointment. Complete evaluation of the oral cavity, dental radiographs and subsequent treatment for an animal requires the use of general anesthesia. In most cases, Dr. Winter can proceed with the indicated treatment your pet requires on the day of the consultation appointment. Because your pet may undergo anesthesia, we recommend that you do not feed your pet after 11pm the day before your scheduled appointment; water should be left available up until the time of the appointment. Please let us know if your pet must eat in the morning because of a condition such as diabetes or if medications must be given the morning of your consultation.
Digital Radiographic Imaging: Dental Radiographs allow for viewing below the gum line to accurately diagnose and treat intra-oral disease. Dental radiographs are essential to know how to treat periodontal pockets, fractured teeth, mobile teeth, missing teeth, resorptive lesions, oral tumors and jaw fractures.
Periodontal Surgery and Treatment: Periodontal diseases affect the tissues that support and anchor the teeth, and left untreated, can lead to tooth and bone loss. Dr. Winter provides open and closed-root planning, guided tissue regeneration, mucogingival surgery, bone grafts and extractions to manage periodontal disease.
Endodontic Therapy: An alternative to extraction which alleviates pain and infection to restore function of strategic teeth that are fractured, worn down, abscessed or discolored. Dr. Winter provides conventional and surgical root canal therapy, vital pulpotomy treatment, and replacement of luxated or avulsed teeth.
Oral Surgery: Surgical procedures include extraction, oral mass resection/biopsy, oronasal fistula repair, cleft palate repair, jaw fracture repair, and TMJ abnormalities. CT and MRI are available if indicated.
Orthodontics: Malocclusions (an under or overbite) can cause tooth-to-tooth and tooth-to-soft tissue contact causing pain and a dysfunctional bite. The underlying goal with orthodontics is to move the teeth to correct the malocclusion and provide the patient with a pain free functional bite.
Restorative Dentistry: Composite restoration procedures restore teeth damaged by enamel and dentin defects back to function. This includes placing of a cast metal crown to protect and maintain the function of a damaged tooth or a tooth saved by a root canal.
