Non-anesthetic ​Pet Dental Spa Opens In Boca Raton

Many dog and cat parents know that teeth are key to a pet's health. Bad breath and discolored teeth in pets are often early signs of plaque buildup and dental disease, which is why pets benefit from professional dental cleanings, just like people do. Yet most pet owners don’t get their dog’s teeth professionally cleaned because they terrified to put their dogs or cats under anesthesia. While working at an animal hospital, Raysa Felix witnessed firsthand the risks associated with general anesthesia. She saw several pets develop serious complications and in a few heartbreaking cases, pass away while under anesthesia. One case deeply impacted her: a young, healthy Dachshund who died during a routine dental cleaning under general anesthesia. That experience became a turning point and inspired her to seek safer, alternative ways to help pets maintain oral health without the risks of full anesthesia whenever possible.

Felix, who has a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from her native country, the Dominican Republic decided to start HealthySmiles Pet Dental, a non-anesthetic dental care company for cats and dogs that has been growing year over year since its inception in 2009.

HealthySmiles already had three locations in South Florida, but now we are thrilled to say that they decided to open their latest location in Boca Raton. It's at 19585 State Road 7 in The Greens Shopping Center.

The HealthySmiles experience is calm and designed to feel like a spa day for pets so they associate dental cleanings with fun, not stress. The pet dental spa use gentle techniques like swaddling for smaller pets and a slow pace with plenty of breaks for larger dogs and senior pets to ensure the experience is comfortable and low stress from start to finish.

There’s no anesthesia, so no down time or risk of side effects, which means your pet leaves the spa happy and with their tail wagging!

A professional dental cleaning every 6 months can help make sure your pet’s breath stays fresh and their smile is healthy all year. More importantly though, routine dental care for pets helps prevent periodontal disease, which can lead to chronic pain, inflammation, and even heart, liver, or kidney issues if left untreated.

Mention seeing this story while setting up your pet’s dental cleaning at HealthySmiles Pet Dental and get $30 off your first appointment. Their number is (561) 617-8610.

Visit healthysmiles.pet for more information and follow them on Instagram: @healthysmiles.pet