Atlanta Veterinary Dentistry

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Jennifer Alterman

When I first adopted my little Pomeranian she was in rough shape. Savannah was used as a backyard breeding dog and was very neglected. Her mouth was in the worst shape. I wanted the best for my little Savannah so I took her to see Dr. Beckman. My mom had taken her two Pomeranians to see him and had nothing but the best to say about him. I was very nervous because I knew that her teeth were in bad condition and she would need a lot of extractions. Plus, she was only 4 ½ pounds and had just come out of a really bad situation. The idea of putting her under anesthesia for a big procedure had me worried. But when I took her to see Dr. Beckman my worries were alleviated. He was so kind with her and his staff was incredibly attentive to her needs. Between Dr. Beckman and Annie all of my questions were answered so that I understood exactly what would be happening. They understood that I was a nervous mom and did everything they could to assure me she would be taken care of. I was not disappointed. Dr. Beckman took dental radiographs and let me know what he found before he started the procedure. Sadly, all but six of her teeth needed to be extracted. Dr. Beckman performed the procedure skillfully and quickly so that she was under anesthesia for much less time than I anticipated. Savannah made a full recovery and the day after her procedure she was already eating better and acting more playful. I was so happy with how she was taken care of. I really can’t thank Dr. Beckman, Annie, and the rest of the team for everything they have done for Savannah and me. Since her surgery she has gained another half pound and eats like a little monster. I would recommend Dr. Beckman to anyone who has a pet that needs dental work or other oral surgery. Thank you again Dr. Beckman, you gave my little girl new life, we are forever grateful!

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Lynn Eshleman

I brought my police dog in after being referred by my vet. My guy had broken a tooth (his bottom left incisor) during bite training. I was concerned that the usual just pull it attitude would prevail and my dog would be left with a weakened, hollowed jaw. Annie and Dr. Beckman explained everything in terms I could understand. Aside from waiting for the appointment until they were back in Atlanta, my experience was great. They performed a root canal and placed a crown. They made my dog comfortable and I felt like they truly cared about his wellbeing. About a year later, I had to go back when my dog broke another tooth (the top right incisor). Again, they did a root canal and placed a crown. That crown came off during bite training and was lost several months later. I talked to Annie and she said because their work was guaranteed, I would only need to pay for the cost of fabricating a new crown ($300). Once again, a great experience from start to finish. The most recent visit was in January 2016. My dog ate his way out of a metal crate on New Years Eve and lost one of his crowns. The tooth also broke. I spoke to Annie, who was able to see us the next week. Though I had the missing crown (which they would re-attach for free) the tooth being broken meant a new crown had to be fabricated and the tooth would need to be elongated for the crown to attach well. I elected to just have the tooth sealed and not put my dog through the whole process of trying to get the crown to work ($600). I never felt pressured into any procedures and I always felt like my dog was their number one concern. Yes, they cost a little more than some places, but in my opinion, you get what you pay for and my dog is worth it. I would recommend Dr. Beckman to anyone I know who works a K9 or has a fur kid who needs dental work.

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PETER ROBINSON

My six-year-old German Shepherd traumatically broke his lower canine and incisor. My vet recommended I consult with a veterinary dentist (I didnt know there was such a thing). She called first and set the stage. When appointment time came and I entered their facility in Lake Mary, Florida, I was taken aback by the interior design of the office. The ante room was furnished with living room quality furniture and the two waiting rooms were similarly furnished--with leather couches, side tables, lamps, and an easy chair. The nurse took Duke back for an exam by the doctor while she talked to me about Dukes care. The doctor came out and we explored various options: removal of the canine tooth, root canal or implant. We selected a root canal. In human terms, I guess it would be called out-patient surgery. In by 9, out by 4. I picked Duke up and of course, I think he was angry with me because he ignored me and he was a little dopey from the meds used during the surgery, There were no after effects of the surgery. When we got him home, he slept most of the remainder of the day but the next day, he was back to his old playful self. The level of care he received was as good as, if not better than human care. Their confirmation, pre and post-op instructions, and billing procedures were more efficient than most hospitals and doctors offices on the human side. Duke was treated as if he was their only patient. I would highly recommend them. They are warm. They are friendly. They are efficient and they genuinely care about their patients. Their facility is in an office park and is warm and inviting.

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Sydney Davidson

My 7 yr old shitzu, Teddy, suffered from bone loss and bone decay in his jaw due to a traumatic injury about 3 years ago. When he showed signs of it really bothering him, I took him to his vet who did an eval and teeth cleaning, which is when she discovered that he would need a mandibulectomy (removal of part of the jaw). She not only recommended Dr. Beckman, but she called him personally and let them know I would be in contact as soon as possible. When I called Annie and Dr. Beckman in a panic, they were very quick to get us in and have Teddy back for surgery. They were extremely caring and confident that they could once and for all have Teddy feeling better and ultimately pain-free. Annie was so sweet to call me while he was still in surgery just to let me know how well he was doing and again once it was all over(as well as answer any "crazy mom questions" that I had after hours). They did an AMAZING job at fixing both the functionality as well as the appearance of Teddys little mouth. I couldnt speak highly enough of their practice, I will definitely be recommending them to anyone I know needing dental work for their pets!

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niki price

My senior dachshund had a persistent nasal infection for over a year. I took him to multiple vets, had a rhinoscopy done, and in the process he had a couple of dental cleanings and extractions, still it persisted and no one knew what it was. Finally my current vet noticed a fistula in his mouth and referred me to Dr. Beckman. Apparently he was getting food stuck in his nasal cavity and it was becoming infected. Dr. Beckman was able to immediately diagnose my dog and he showed me all the problems he was having on the x-rays. It unfortunately led to my dog having all but 2 teeth extracted and closure of the holes. Two months later my dog is doing great, no nasal infection and his breath is great! Dont ever let anyone tell you that dogs just sometimes have bad breath. I believed it for 8 years, and my dog suffered bc noone could see what was going on. this practice is wonderful, they know what they are doing and I highly recommend taking your furbaby here and skipping your everyday vet for dental exams. Your furbaby will thank you and it will save you a lot of money in the long run.

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