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Cat Dental Care · Chantilly, VA

Most cats with dental disease
show no signs at all.
That's the problem.

Cats are instinctively wired to hide pain. By the time your cat is obviously uncomfortable, dental disease has often been progressing quietly for months or years. At Nova Pets Health Center in Chantilly, we perform professional cat dental cleanings, digital X-rays, extractions, and oral surgery under full general anesthesia. We handle advanced and complex cases in-house.

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What our clients say about cat dental care at Nova Pets.

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“After visiting another veterinarian who was unable to perform my cat's dental extractions, I brought him to Dr. Masood. From the very beginning, Dr. Masood was confident, knowledgeable, and reassuring. He did an excellent job with my cat's tooth extractions, and I couldn't be more grateful for the care he provided. Dr. Masood and his entire team are truly exceptional — kind, professional, and compassionate. They made a stressful situation so much easier.”

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Understanding feline dental disease

Cats don't complain.
Their mouths do the suffering silently.

Cats often hide oral pain and may continue eating despite significant dental disease. Visible symptoms can be subtle, which is why regular oral examinations and dental imaging when indicated are important.

This is why routine dental exams and professional cleanings matter so much for cats. A visual check at home can miss disease below the gumline and around the tooth roots. Dental X-rays help reveal problems that are not visible from the surface.

The good news: caught and treated properly, most feline dental disease is very manageable. Many owners are surprised by how much better their cat does after a procedure — more comfortable, more playful, eating better — because a chronic source of pain has finally been addressed.

Signs worth paying attention to

  • Reduced appetite or preference for soft food
  • Dropping food while eating
  • Pawing at the mouth or face
  • Bad breath that seems persistent or worsening
  • Drooling more than usual
  • Visible tartar or redness along the gumline
  • Changes in grooming habits
  • Becoming less social or more irritable
  • Weight loss over time

Most cats show no obvious signs

The absence of symptoms does not mean a healthy mouth. Regular veterinary dental exams, with dental X-rays when indicated, provide a much more complete picture of oral health.

Our services

Complete cat dental care.
In-house, start to finish.

From routine feline dental work to complex oral surgery, it's all handled here. Dr. Masood performs cleanings, extractions, and oral surgery here in Chantilly — with full anesthesia and monitoring on every procedure.

Professional dental cleaning
Under general anesthesia with monitoring, we clean above and below the gumline so periodontal disease can be assessed and treated comprehensively. Dental X-rays are used to evaluate roots and supporting bone and to guide treatment decisions.
Tooth extractions
Extractions are one of the most impactful procedures we perform in cats. When a tooth is diseased, fractured, or resorbing, removing it is often the most effective way to relieve pain. Cats adapt extraordinarily well — most return to eating normally within days, often more comfortable than they've been in months.
Oral surgery
Dr. Masood handles complex oral surgical cases including mass removal, treatment of oral infections and abscesses, and surgical extractions requiring sectioning of teeth or bone work.
Pre-anesthetic bloodwork
Recommended before dental procedures — particularly in older cats. Cats are prone to subclinical kidney disease, and bloodwork helps us understand organ function before anesthesia. If we identify anything that warrants pre-procedure medication, we'll prescribe what's needed.
Post-op care
Your cat goes home with complete pain management and clear aftercare instructions. Feline pain management after dental procedures is something we take seriously — cats that are comfortable heal faster. Soft food is recommended for a short period after extractions.

Feline-specific conditions we treat

Tooth Resorption
Formerly called FORLs or FRLs
One of the most common and most painful conditions in cats — and one of the most underdiagnosed. The body breaks down tooth structure from the inside out. On the surface, nothing looks obviously wrong. On X-ray, the destruction is often significant. Affected cats may show subtle signs or none at all. Treatment is extraction of the affected tooth. Many cats show meaningful improvement in comfort after affected teeth are treated.
Stomatitis
Severe oral inflammation
A condition where the immune system attacks the tissues of the mouth. Cats with stomatitis are in significant chronic pain. For many cats, partial- or full-mouth extraction is an important treatment option. The recommended extent depends on disease distribution and the individual cat, and some patients require continued medical management after surgery.
Have a dog who also needs dental care?We offer the same comprehensive dental services for dogs on a dedicated page.
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What we handle

Advanced feline dental care, handled in-house.

Cat dentistry — particularly complex extractions, multi-tooth procedures, and conditions like stomatitis — can be technically demanding and time-intensive.

At Nova Pets, Dr. Masood has been performing feline dental procedures for over 25 years. We handle advanced extractions, multi-tooth procedures, and full-mouth surgery right here — the cases that require real surgical experience.

If you've been told your cat needs dental work and you're not sure where to turn, call us. These are cases we routinely evaluate and treat.

From a recent client
“After visiting another veterinarian who was unable to perform my cat's dental extractions, I brought him to Dr. Masood.”
From the very beginning, Dr. Masood was confident, knowledgeable, and reassuring. He did an excellent job with my cat's tooth extractions, and I couldn't be more grateful for the care he provided.
— Parveen Afshari, Google review

What to expect

What a cat dental visit at Nova Pets looks like.

1
Dental exam
Dr. Masood examines your cat's mouth, teeth, and gumline. We'll tell you what we see, what we recommend, and what it will cost before anything happens.
2
Pre-procedure preparation
We review your cat's health history and discuss anesthesia. Bloodwork is recommended for older cats or those with known health conditions. Pre-procedure medications are prescribed if indicated.
3
General anesthesia & monitoring
Full anesthesia for every feline dental procedure, with continuous monitoring throughout. This is what allows us to clean thoroughly, take proper X-rays, and perform any needed extractions safely and without stress to your cat.
4
Cleaning, X-rays, and treatment
We clean above and below the gumline, take digital X-rays to assess root and bone health, and perform any indicated extractions or surgical procedures.
5
Recovery & discharge
Your cat recovers in our facility. You'll take them home with a full discharge summary, all pain medications needed, and clear aftercare instructions including soft food guidance.

Why Nova Pets

The experience and capability
your cat actually needs.

25+ years of feline dental experience
Cleanings, extractions, oral surgery, and complex feline conditions
Digital dental X-rays on-site
We see what's happening below the gumline before making any recommendations
Full general anesthesia & monitoring
General anesthesia with monitoring for comprehensive feline dental procedures
Feline-specific conditions
Tooth resorption, stomatitis, oral masses, and abscesses handled in-house
Honest pricing
We tell you what it costs before we proceed — no surprises
Continuity of care
Dr. Masood performs the procedure and is available for any follow-up concerns

Think your cat's mouth
might be an issue?
It probably warrants a look.

Feline dental disease can extend below the gumline and may be more advanced than a visual exam alone suggests. A veterinary exam and dental X-rays help define what is happening and guide treatment. We'll give you an honest assessment and a clear plan.

Schedule a Cat Dental Exam (703) 378-9790

Serving Chantilly, Centreville, Fairfax, and Northern Virginia since 2001 · 3935 Avion Park Ct Suite A102, Chantilly, VA 20151