Dental health care for your Pets

Pets need regular dental care to ensure their teeth stay healthy and functional for as long as
possible. It’s critical to prevent the build-up of plaque and tartar. Dental health care for your Pets for more information read on.

Dental plaque

Dental plaque is a sticky deposit of bacteria from saliva, food and fluid that coats the teeth
and collects where the teeth and gums meet. These bacterial deposits can damage the tooth,
forming tartar, and cause periodontal disease.
The gums can become swollen and red and bleed at the beginning of periodontal disease. The
early stages are called gingivitis. 

Dental tartar

Dental tartar forms when minerals from saliva are deposited into dental plaque, making it a
hard layer that strongly bonds to the tooth enamel. Dental tartar is difficult to remove except
during professional cleaning. Be sure to check into your vet for a regular dental check-up and
cleaning.

Symptoms 

A bacterial infection of the mouth can be a severe condition; it inflames the gums and
destroys the bone surrounding and supporting the teeth. If left untreated, it can lead to tooth
loss or needing teeth removed. 
Periodontal disease is also associated with severe health problems like kidney, heart and
liver infections. Thankfully it is easily preventable and reversible if treated appropriately in
its early stages.

Regular care of your pet’s teeth is essential.

Regular check-ups with a vet to stay on top of your pet’s dental health is essential.
Dental disease is the most common health condition affecting pets, with nearly 80% of dogs
and cats experiencing some dental disease by age four. Dental disease can cause
significant pain to your pet, and as it advances, your pet could experience tooth and gum
infection, inflammation, and bone and tooth loss. All of which can affect your pet’s general health too.

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