Pet Oral Surgery

Pet Oral Surgery in Holly Springs, NC

Your pet cannot tell you their mouth hurts — but that does not mean they are not feeling every bit of it. Oral pain is one of the most quietly suffered conditions in dogs and cats, and when dental disease, jaw trauma, or an oral growth progresses to the point where a cleaning is no longer enough, surgery is often the clearest path back to comfort and quality of life. Untreated oral conditions do not stay contained to the mouth; according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, advanced periodontal disease has been linked to changes in kidney, liver, and heart muscle function in pets.

At Grace Animal Hospital, we understand how unsettling it can feel to hear your pet needs oral surgery. Dr. Tiana Montell, a graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine with a focused interest in surgery and a commitment to fear-free medicine, leads a team dedicated to making this process as clear, calm, and compassionate as possible. As one of the highest-rated veterinary practices in Holly Springs, we treat every patient the way we would treat our own. Explore our full range of veterinary services to see how oral surgery fits into our broader approach to whole-pet care.

What Is Pet Oral Surgery?

Oral surgery encompasses any surgical procedure performed inside your pet’s mouth, teeth, jaw, or surrounding structures. It goes beyond a routine dental cleaning and is necessary when a condition has progressed to structural damage, infection, tumor growth, or significant pain that conservative treatment cannot resolve. Every case begins with a full evaluation — here is how we approach yours:

Signs Your Pet May Need Oral Surgery

Pets are instinctively inclined to hide pain, which means many oral conditions go undetected until they have significantly progressed. Learning to recognize the early warning signs can make a real difference in your pet’s outcome. The following signs all warrant a prompt evaluation through our pet diagnostic lab:

If you notice any of these signs, call us. An early evaluation can determine whether surgery is indicated before the condition worsens.

Conditions We Treat with Oral Surgery

Grace Animal Hospital provides oral surgical care for a wide range of conditions that affect the mouth, teeth, and jaw. Each situation is evaluated individually based on your pet’s health history, the severity of the condition, and the most conservative effective approach available.

When tooth extractions are required as part of the surgical process, we handle those in-house as well, keeping your pet’s care unified under one roof.

What to Expect During Your Pet’s Oral Surgery

Every oral surgery at Grace Animal Hospital begins with a pre-anesthetic evaluation, including bloodwork processed through our in-house diagnostic lab to determine the safest anesthesia protocol for your individual pet. Anesthesia is not an obstacle — it is what allows us to perform procedures precisely, painlessly, and safely, without stress to your pet. Your pet will be closely monitored throughout the procedure and into recovery, and most pets are able to go home the same day.

We walk you through the full process before, during, and after: what we found, what we did, and exactly what you should watch for at home. Our conservative treatment approach means we recommend surgery only when it is truly the right call for your pet — never as a first resort when other options remain viable.

Why Families in Holly Springs Choose Grace Animal Hospital

Choosing where your pet has surgery is not a small decision. Grace Animal Hospital has earned the highest Google rating among veterinary practices in the Holly Springs area by building something corporate clinics struggle to replicate: a genuinely family-oriented practice where the experience of coming through our doors — from check-in to discharge — is treated as an extension of the care itself. We are privately owned and locally operated, which means every patient matters to us personally.

We offer Spanish-speaking staff and accept CareCredit and Cherry financing to make sure cost does not stand between your pet and the care they need. Meet our full care team on our Meet the Team page.

If your pet is showing signs of oral pain or has been recommended for oral surgery, do not wait for the condition to worsen. Contact Grace Animal Hospital today through our online request form or call us at 919-346-0285. We are here to help you and your pet through every step of what comes next.