This form of gum disease is an inflammatory response to bacteria that feed on the tartar
accumulating around teeth, both above and below the gum line.
Bacteria and food debris
accumulate around the teeth and, if left unchecked, will lead to deterioration of the soft tissue and bone surrounding the teeth.
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To prevent gingivitis and the more advanced stages of periodontal disease, it's vital to prevent plaque from
accumulating on and
around the
teeth.
When plaque and dental tartar
accumulate with only mild periodontitis (bone loss
around the
tooth) or gingivitis is found, professional dental cleaning alone effectively treats the issue.
Preventing gingivitis and more advanced stages of periodontal disease starts with keeping plaque from
accumulating on and
around the area of the
teeth.
If allowed to
accumulate, the bacteria can cause an infection
around the
teeth called periodontal disease.
Together with food remains and saliva
around gum and
tooth, may result in plaque creation (
accumulating about
teeth.
This is recommended because bacteria and food debris
accumulates around a pet's
teeth and, if left unchecked, will lead to deterioration of the soft tissue and bone surrounding the
teeth.
Indeed the food itself may
accumulate on or
around the
teeth and encourage bacteria and plaque formation.
When plaque and dental tartar
accumulate with gingivitis or only mild periodontitis (bone loss
around the
tooth) is found, professional dental cleaning alone naturally treats the issue effectively.