It is well established that gum disease can be devastating to the mouth and is the leading cause of adult tooth loss and other oral problems. (wellnessmama.com)
Not only does it make your cat's mouth a little gross, but it can actually cause more serious oral problems later on! (womensforum.com)
Oral problems in cats are sometimes challenging for pet families to identify because many cats do not cooperate when you try to examine their mouths. (ahna.net)