Orlando Veterinary Dentistry

Reviews 5

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Mariam B

There arent many reviews for Orlando Vet Dentistry and so I want to share my experience. My 4yr old Persian cat had fine breath up until around 3yrs of age. We took him to our nearby Vet for annual check-ups @ 3yrs and again @ 4yrs old and they never said anything was wrong, even when I specifically said his breath is getting noticeably worse they said maybe it was time for a cleaning, like it was no big deal and optional. Well I was shocked to learn many Vets are not specifically trained in dentistry and I love my cat too much to risk his health or life, so I researched and found Orlando Veterinary Dentistry which specializes in animal Dentistry. There werent many reviews online but after finding some youtube videos and other online info about Dr. Beckman I felt good about making an appointment and am so happy we did. Dr. Beckman checked out our cat for several minutes while I waited in the private waiting room, and he brought back high resolution photos on his laptop of several teeth and the likely procedure necessary for them. I received an updated price quote right then and kitty went back to begin sedation so XRAYs could be taken to get a better understanding of what was going on. We were shocked to learn how much damage he had that wasnt easily visible and that he must have actively been in pain with a tooth reabsorption and what appeared to be a recent run in with furniture or other hard surface where he broke multiple front teeth with roots exposed and a cracked tooth. Thinking back my husband and I recall when this happened, when he was trying to jump onto the dresser and missed. I received up front price quotes, explanations of everything that would be happening, and I felt very comfortable with the process and trusted my kitty in the hands of Orlando Vet Dentistry. As of this review writing, were 5-days post-Op and our cat is doing wonderful. His breath is 100% fresh, not even a hint of stink... NOTE the original bad breath is plaque and bacteria which needs to be cleaned and inspected by a trained professional! Kitty never lost his appetite after the cleaning/surgery and the pain medication they prescribed was just right and not too much, hes ~8lbs, he was up and about immediately following the procedure. I do not feel that another Vet could have done a better job. Dr Beckman and his Staff are great, and I received follow-up emails with his xrays and exactly what was done, including his vitals during the procedure etc, to add to our home files. Our cat will be seeing Dr. Beckman and his Staff again for future cleanings and checkups!

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Carolyn Burby

During the recent annual exams of both of my 8-year old Siberian cats, it was determined that dental treatment was definitely in order, although there had never been any such indication up until then, and no visual signs or behavioral changes.. They were both diagnosed with tooth resorption, a condition which I had never heard of, and which cannot be visually detected but identified only through X-rays. I later learned that up to 60% of cats over 6 years of age could be affected, and it is most likely a painful condition, the cause of which has yet to be determined, though periodontal disease may be a factor. As most of us are aware, animals -- and cats in particular -- are very stoic and are able to instinctively hide their discomfort. I was very disturbed to hear that both of my precious kitties were probably dealing with some level of pain. My local veterinarian recommended, due to the involvement, that they be referred to a veterinarian dentist, since there could be some possible complications during tooth extraction of felines with this condition. That is how I ended up with Dr. Brett Beckman, certainly a veterinary dentist with excellent credentials, and, I must say, that was one of my best decisions, even though his clinic is a little more than an hour’s drive. Both Max and Katie were visually and orally examined and underwent surgery the same day. Annie Mills, Dr. Beckman’s Licensed Veterinary Technician, called me during both procedures to advise me of Dr. Beckman’s findings, I then gave them the go-ahead, and she called me again when my cats were in recovery. As the owner of two cats that are now 4 days post-op, I can attest to the fact that they appear to be quite comfortable, have been eating just fine (even the evening of surgery), and both have been doing a lot of head-butting and purring. I feel greatly relieved that the source of pain has been taken care of, and I strongly urge all pet parents to consider annual dental cleaning and full-mouth radiographs -- and to take recommended action at first sign of tooth resorption or any other dental disease. I wish to express my appreciation to both Dr. Beckman and Annie for taking such good care of Max and Katie. It is obvious to me that you truly care about the animals that are entrusted to you for “repair” and that you ultimately give our precious pets the very best possible treatment to enable them to enjoy the comfortable life they so deserve.

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beverly fried

We have been taking our beloved Griffin to Dr. Beckman for more than eight years. The skill and care that Dr. Beckman and his assistant Annie have shown during each procedure gives us peace of mind. We have sent them many referrals through the years and each person has been just as happy as we have been with their experience. Annie always follows up several times after each procedure to make sure Griffin is doing well. After our last visit forgot to take Griffins medicine. We live about an hour from Dr. Beckman office. I called to see if Annie would stay an hour later so that we could back and get the medicine. Annie said that she would bring us the medicine. This meant that she was taking two hours out of her day to keep us from having to drive back and get the medicine. I will never forget her going far and beyond to do this for Griffin and us. Anyone who uses Dr. Beckman and Annie for their pet could never find a better oral surgeon in the country.

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Steve Epperson

Our local vet referred our lab to Dr. Beckman for a broken canine tooth. During the examination, Dr. Beckman found that our dog also had two other broken teeth, one of which was broken clear down to the gum line. My wife and I felt terrible because our dog must have been in all kinds of pain and we did not even know it. Dr. Beckman took x-rays and treated all of our dogs problems very efficiently. Dr. Beckmans assistant, Annie Mills, was also very helpful throughout the process. She handled the scheduling of our appointments, answered questions, and provided an estimate of costs once we knew what problems needed to be addressed. After only a few days, our dog is now eating regularly and appears to feel better than she has for months. We appreciate the work of Dr. Beckman and his staff and highly recommend his services to anyone with a dog who needs dental care.

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Ann Huynh

Dr. Beckman was great. My 10yo, 7 lb Maltese had 4 teeth extracted and teeth cleaning. I was planning to be there the entire day but in just a few hours, everything was done quickly. The office was cleaned and comfortable so I could wait around since we had to drive 2 hrs to get there. The vet tech was professional. Its very expensive for dental care for the pet. I wasnt expected that big bill of over $1,700 though. Good thing I took good care of my dogs teeth that I brush her teeth 1-2 times/wk in addition to professional teeth cleaning once/yr or every other yr (now after this expensive bill, will be brushing her teeth everyday!)

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