Preventive Dental Care is one of the most neglected pet health needs. Yet it is just as important for your pet as it is for you. While cavities do occur in both dogs and cats, periodontal (gum) disease is the most common and serious pet dental problem. How To Brush A Dogs teeth
Periodontal Disease is caused by a buildup of plaque and calculus below the gum line. Plaque, a sticky, colorless, bacteria-laden film forms continuously on teeth. Gums recede as calculus builds up, forming bacteria-filled pockets.
Bacteria infects gum tissue, the roots of teeth, and erodes bone that secures teeth. Eventually teeth fall out. Bacteria is carried throughout the body by a large network of blood vessels near gums and teeth. An accumulation of bacteria can weaken your pet’s resistance to illness.