Vets noticed that cats on dry kibble tended to have cleaner teeth,
less gum disease and less of a problem with obesity.
Over the years I have found that dogs fed dry diets have less tartar build up on their teeth and
less gum disease surrounding the teeth.
Over the years I have found that cats fed dry diets have less tartar build up on their teeth and
less gum disease surrounding the teeth.
Not exact matches
In the UK in 2009, around 80 % of adults over 55 had evidence of
gum disease, whilst 40 % of adults aged over 65 - 74 (and 60 % of those aged over 75) had
less than 21 of their original 32 teeth, with half of them reporting
gum disease before they lost teeth.
In a study of almost 35,000 male health professionals aged 40 - 75, participants who consumed the highest amounts of whole grain were 23 %
less likely to get
gum disease than those who stayed away from whole grains.
In other words, the more avocado oil a person consumed, the
less likely he or she was to get
gum disease.
What is
less well - known is that
gum disease can also have negative impact on other parts of the body.
Flossing lowers the decay rate and stimulates the
gums, which leads to
less gum recession and
gum disease later in life.
Sugar significantly alters the pH in your mouth - with
less sugar intake, there is
less risk of
gum diseases and decay.
The Journal of the American Dental Association reports that researchers found that subjects who exercised and had healthy eating habits were 40 percent
less likely to develop periodontitis, or
gum disease.
Dry food is recommended for dogs, as it helps preventing plaque and tartar, so the dog is
less exposed to
gum disease.
Overweight cats have a hard time reaching the areas they want to clean and are frustrated by their attempts... A cat that's drooling and eating
less than usual may have
diseased gums, a toothache or mouth tumor, all of which make grooming uncomfortable.