Pet Dentist in Charlotte
Good Oral Health Doesn’t Need To Be Expensive
Safe. Compassionate. Budget-Friendly Dentistry for Dogs and Cats.
Bad breath, trouble eating, or tartar you can see on your dog or cat’s teeth means it’s time for a dental checkup. Dr. Timothy Jordan and the Elevate Pet Dentistry team understand your pet’s mouth health impacts their whole body and daily wellbeing. As a Charlotte pet dentist serving North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, we focus on dental care for dogs and cats. We pair veterinary experience with modern equipment and clear pricing to make dental care manageable and affordable. With a Certified Veterinary Dental Practitioner and seven experienced veterinarians, your pet receives expert attention.
Our Mission
Dr. Timothy Jordan runs Elevate Pet Dentistry with one goal: keeping pets healthy, comfortable, and living longer through expert dental care. Operating as part of Legacy Veterinary Group, which has served communities for over 20 years, we provide affordable, judgment-free care as your Charlotte pet dentist. We prioritize teaching pet owners, staying honest with you, and forming relationships that last. Every pet deserves quality dental care regardless of your budget. We back this up with honest, all-inclusive pricing and payment plans that work!
Dental Care for Dogs & Cats
Loose teeth, bad breath, or a sudden change in eating habits? These can all be signs of serious dental disease in your pet.
Just like people, pets benefit from regular dental cleanings—starting at an early age. Our veterinarians recommend annual cleanings and polishings to help prevent dental disease before it starts.
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Without routine care, dental problems can go unnoticed until it’s too late. At that point, your pet may already be facing:
- Painful gum infections
- Tooth abscesses or loose teeth
- Bone loss in the jaw
- Even damage to internal organs caused by chronic inflammation
Periodontal disease is one of the most common—yet under-treated—conditions in pets. When left unchecked, it doesn’t just hurt your pet’s mouth; it can impact their overall health and quality of life.
The good news? Early, affordable care makes a big difference.
Pet Dental Services
A healthy mouth means a healthier pet. At our Pet Dentist serving Raleigh and the Carolinas, we believe regular dental care can add comfort, vitality, and even extra years to your pet’s life.
Professional Dental Cleanings
At our Pet Dentist serving Raleigh and the Carolinas, our veterinarians use advanced tools to safely remove plaque and tartar, helping prevent gum disease and freshen your pet’s breath.
Dental X-Rays (Full-Mouth Radiographs)
Digital radiographs let us see below the gumline, detecting hidden problems such as tooth root infections or bone loss.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
We treat all stages of periodontal disease to stop infection, protect oral health, and prevent damage to vital organs.
Tooth Extractions
When teeth can’t be saved, we provide gentle extractions to relieve pain and restore comfort.
Oral Surgery
Our team is skilled in advanced surgical procedures to address complex dental conditions and improve your pet’s quality of life.
Client Education & Preventive Care
We partner with you to provide at-home tips and preventive strategies that keep your pet’s teeth and gums healthy year-round.
Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment & Treatment
We perform thorough exams to identify dental disease early and create personalized treatment plans for your pet’s long-term health.
Why Choose Us
Fear-Free Certified Practice
Our Fear-Free certification means we’ve had special training to reduce stress and anxiety during vet visits. We know many pets get scared at the vet, which makes dental care even harder. Our team uses calming scents, gentle handling, and proven methods to keep your pet calm and relaxed.
This certification shows our pet dentists care about your pet’s emotions just as much as their teeth. You’ll notice the difference as soon as you arrive. We take our time with your pet, never rush appointments, and use treats and praise throughout the visit. Our Fear-Free approach helps your pet stay calm and healthy during every visit.
Same-Day Outpatient Care
Your pet returns home with you the same day after dental procedures. As an outpatient facility, we don’t keep pets overnight after their dental work. Pets recover better in their own homes surrounded by their families rather than staying in a clinic environment. You receive complete aftercare instructions and necessary medications to support a smooth recovery at home.
This approach as your pet dentist means your companion sleeps in their own bed the night of their procedure, reducing stress and promoting faster healing. If you have questions during your pet’s recovery period, our team is available to answer them. For senior pets or those with specific health concerns requiring overnight observation, we can guide you on arranging monitoring through your primary care veterinarian if needed.
Certified Dental Specialist on Staff
Dr. Ragle, our Certified Veterinary Dental Practitioner, has specialized training in veterinary dentistry. With a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from St. George’s University and certification in dental care, Dr. Ragle focuses on several areas including dentistry as a passion. This special training means your pet gets treatment from someone who has spent years mastering dental health.
Our seven veterinarians bring years of combined experience across different specialties. We handle everything from routine cleanings to tough cases with gum disease, oral surgery, and root problems. When you bring your pet here, our specialists work together on complicated cases so your pet gets the best outcome possible.
Modern Dental Equipment
We use up-to-date equipment to give your pet the same quality care you’d expect for yourself. Our digital X-rays show clear, detailed images of problems hiding under the gums and that’s important because two-thirds of each tooth sits below the gumline. These X-rays catch root infections, bone loss from gum disease, baby teeth that didn’t fall out, broken teeth, and tumors our pet dentists can’t see just by looking.
Our ultrasonic tools clean plaque and tartar better and more comfortably than old methods. Our in-house lab gives us test results in minutes instead of days. We use advanced anesthesia with individual monitoring for each patient to keep them safe during procedures. Our endoscopy equipment lets us do biopsies and less invasive work. This technology helps us find and treat dental problems sooner, stopping small issues from turning into big health crises that hurt your pet’s heart, liver, lungs, and kidneys.
Simple Three-Step Process
Our three-step process makes sure we don’t miss anything when caring for your pet’s teeth. Step one is an oral checkup where we do a full exam and make a treatment plan just for your pet. This first visit helps us find any tooth or gum problems and figure out the right treatment.
Step two is the professional cleaning done under anesthesia. This includes X-rays of every tooth, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, and constant monitoring. If we find new problems during cleaning, we update your plan right away and explain everything. Step three takes care of tooth removal and oral surgery if needed, scheduled within 60 days of the cleaning. This process catches all problems while keeping anesthesia to a minimum. You always know what’s next and why it matters for your pet’s long-term health.
Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Timothy Jordan has over 40 years of experience in veterinary medicine at Elevate Pet Dentistry. He specializes in bone and soft tissue surgery and has done more than 4,000 bone surgeries throughout his career. His surgical experience really helps when dental cases need complex oral surgery. Dr. Jordan has owned and run several vet hospitals, helping other vets and pet owners understand surgery options and what to expect. His years of experience mean he can handle even the toughest cases with skill. When you bring your pet to us, you get Dr. Jordan’s surgical expertise and genuine care for every animal he treats.
See Why Pet Families Trust Our Pet Dentist in Charlotte!
Painful infections and serious health problems don’t have to be part of your pet’s future. Dr. Timothy Jordan and our team at Elevate Pet Dentistry specialize in transforming your dog or cat’s oral health with expert dental care. Ready to see the difference a pet dentist in Charlotte can make? Reach us at 252-432-2000 by call or text to book your appointment.
Complete Oral Health Assessment & Treatment for Your Pet
Your pet’s dental health affects their whole body. A Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment & Treatment goes far beyond what daily brushing can accomplish at home. This professional service addresses hidden problems that develop beneath the gumline, where harmful bacteria multiply and cause serious damage. Our pet dentist in Charlotte provides thorough care designed to protect your dog or cat from painful dental disease and related health complications.
At Elevate Pet Dentistry, we understand that plaque forms quickly on your pet’s teeth, even with regular brushing. Within hours, this sticky film hardens into tartar that becomes impossible to remove without professional help. This buildup creates pockets along the gumline where bacteria multiply, leading to infections that can spread throughout your pet’s body and affect vital organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys.
What Makes Professional Dental Care Different
Home care plays an important role, but it cannot replace the deep cleaning your pet needs. Many areas remain unreachable with standard brushing, particularly in cats and pets that resist having their mouths handled. Professional treatment lets us reach every surface and fully examine your pet’s mouth.
Our complete process includes these essential steps:
- Complete examination of every tooth and surrounding tissue
- Digital X-rays to reveal problems hidden below the gumline
- Ultrasonic scaling to break down stubborn tartar deposits
- Manual cleaning tools for precision work in tight spaces
- Polishing to create smooth surfaces that resist new buildup
Safe Anesthesia Makes Thorough Care Possible
Anesthesia enables us to perform a complete assessment without causing stress or discomfort. Our pet dentist in Charlotte uses modern techniques and continuous monitoring to keep your companion safe throughout the procedure. We place a protective tube in the airway that delivers oxygen while preventing water or bacteria from entering the lungs during cleaning.
Our safety measures include:
- Pre-anesthetic bloodwork to identify any underlying health concerns
- Anesthesia tailored to your pet’s needs
- Continuous vital sign monitoring during the entire procedure
- Protective airway tube preventing aspiration of water or bacteria
- Recovery supervision to watch for any post-procedure complications
Professional Dental Cleanings Help Your Pet Stay Healthy
A healthy mouth means a healthier pet. At Elevate Pet Dentistry, we provide comprehensive and affordable dental cleanings for dogs and cats that do what your toothbrush at home can’t accomplish.
Our experienced pet dentist uses advanced tools to safely remove harmful plaque and tartar buildup from above and below the gumline. We perform every cleaning under general anesthesia, creating a stress-free and pain-free experience. This lets us thoroughly clean and examine each tooth. Regular cleanings help prevent disease and catch hidden issues early. We use digital dental x-rays and probing techniques during each procedure to find fractured teeth, infections, and bone loss that can’t be seen during regular checkups.
What Makes Our Cleanings Different
Our pet dentist in Charlotte follows a detailed five-step process that starts with a complete veterinary exam and ends with personalized at-home care instructions. We take time with each step and never skip important diagnostics. Each cleaning includes a full-mouth evaluation with digital x-rays, professional scaling with both hand and ultrasonic instruments, and careful polishing to smooth tooth surfaces and reduce future buildup.
- Thorough pre-cleaning exam checks your pet’s oral health and creates a treatment plan
- Full-mouth evaluation with digital dental x-rays examines each tooth above and below the gumline
- Our dental technicians clean away all plaque and tartar using hand and ultrasonic instruments
- Polishing smooths tooth surfaces to reduce future buildup
- Personalized at-home care instructions help maintain oral health between visits
Problems We Help Prevent
Untreated dental disease leads to tooth loss, chronic pain, and infections that can affect major organs. This affects how long your pet lives and how good they feel. Our pet dentist focuses on stopping these issues before they become painful or expensive. We handle different problems in dogs and cats. Dogs commonly face periodontal disease, fractured teeth, endodontic disease, and oral tumors. Cats often develop gingivitis, stomatitis, periodontal disease, and tooth resorption.
- Catch problems early before they hurt or cost more
- Clean areas that brushing alone can’t reach
- Cut down harmful bacteria to keep your pet healthier
- Find fractured teeth and infections before they start hurting
- Professional cleanings freshen your pet’s breath and improve comfort
Oral Surgery for Advanced Dental Conditions in Dogs and Cats
Sometimes your dog or cat needs more than a cleaning. When dental problems get serious, oral surgery can help. We perform surgical procedures to treat dental conditions that affect your pet’s mouth, comfort, and quality of life.
Our veterinary team handles cases involving oral masses, severe dental disease, and other problems that need surgery. As your pet dentist in Charlotte, we use modern surgical techniques and give every pet compassionate care.
How Oral Surgery Helps Your Pet
Serious dental problems hurt. Your pet might stop eating normally, avoid playing, or act differently than usual. We treat the underlying problem, not just the symptoms you see.
We use modern anesthesia and monitor your pet closely during every procedure. Safety comes first. Here’s what oral surgery treats:
- Small oral masses that need surgical removal
- Severe dental disease a cleaning can’t fix
- Problems that need specialized surgical care
- Serious oral health issues affecting daily life
- Ongoing pain or discomfort
Expert Surgical Care for Your Pet
Elevate Pet Dentistry performs oral surgery based on what your pet needs. We remove small oral masses and handle other procedures that require surgical skill. We work to fix the problem while keeping your pet safe and comfortable. As your pet dentist, we treat every patient with care.
Every surgery gets individual attention from our team. We’ll explain what your pet needs and answer your questions. Here’s what makes our surgical care different:
- Safe procedures with close monitoring
- Affordable options without cutting corners
- Team experienced in veterinary oral surgery
- Up-to-date methods that keep pets safe
- Caring support from start to finish
Your dog or cat shouldn’t have to live with dental pain. We’re here to help when they need it most.
FAQs
What types of services do you offer?
- Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment & Treatment
- Professional Dental Cleanings
- Dental X-Rays (Full-Mouth Radiographs)
- Tooth Extractions
- Periodontal Disease Treatment
- Oral Surgery
- Client Education & Preventive Care
What types of pets do you treat?
At Elevate Pet Dentistry, we treat the following types of pets
- Dogs
- Cats
Do you accept appointments? Do you accept walk-ins?
Yes, we offer and prefer that you request an appointment before your visit to our practice!
Does my dog or cat need a deep dental cleaning?
Yes! Just like humans, pets need more than brushing alone. Veterinary dental cleanings under anesthesia are essential to remove plaque and tartar from below the gumline and to prevent periodontal disease, pain, and tooth loss.
What types of payment methods do you accept?
Elevate Pet Dentistry is happy to accept the following:
- Cash
- Check (with valid ID)
- Debit Card
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Discover
- American Express
- CareCredit
What areas do you serve?
We serve pets across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia through six clinic locations. This includes the Charlotte and Raleigh areas plus surrounding communities, making it easy for pet owners across three states to get dental care. All our locations work under Legacy Veterinary Group, so you get the same great care no matter which one you visit.
Do you offer services beyond dental care?
Yes. While we specialize in dental work, we also provide full veterinary care including wellness checkups, senior pet care for pets over seven, and surgeries like spay and neuter. We have emergency and urgent care, fast diagnostic testing with our in-house lab, and puppy and kitten care including shots and deworming. We also offer boarding, daycare, and grooming like baths, nail trims, haircuts, and ear cleaning. We can take care of all your pet’s health needs in one place.
What happens if my pet needs tooth removal?
If X-rays show your pet needs teeth pulled to stop pain and feel better, we schedule this within 60 days of the cleaning. We gently remove problem teeth, take X-rays after to make sure we got everything, and send you home with pain medicine and clear recovery instructions. We work to remove infected teeth and stop the pain while saving as many healthy teeth as we can.
Will my pet come home the same day?
Yes. We’re an outpatient clinic, so your pet goes home the same day after their dental work. Pets heal better at home with their families than staying overnight at a clinic. You get complete aftercare instructions from our pet dentist and medicine for a smooth recovery. Call us anytime if you have questions while your pet is recovering.
How do I know if my pet needs dental care?
Watch for bad breath, trouble eating or chewing, pawing at their mouth, tartar you can see, red or bleeding gums, loose teeth, and changes in how they chew or what they eat. But many problems like gum disease and bone loss hide under the gumline where you can’t see them. That’s why regular dental checkups matter so much for your pet’s mouth health. If you see any warning signs or it’s been over a year since their last cleaning, call us to schedule a checkup with our pet dentist.