Once stage 2 - 3
periodontal disease starts a professional cleaning is necessary for deep scaling under the gums into the subgingival pockets created from the periodontal disease.
Unfortunately,
periodontal disease starts developing very quickly after a dental cleaning.
Pet
periodontal disease starts when bacteria form plaque on the teeth.
Preventing gingivitis and more advanced stages of
periodontal disease starts with keeping plaque from accumulating on and around the area of the teeth.
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started getting
periodontal disease, too.
It will break teeth or sliver down the tooth, cutting the
periodontal ligament and
starting the process of
periodontal disease.
Bad Breath - Your average dog breath may not be pleasant, but if it becomes very strong and repugnant, this can be a sign that
periodontal disease may have already
started.
According to The American Veterinary Dental College, by the age of three, most dogs and cats have at least the
starts of
periodontal disease.
Bad breath — Most pets have breath that is less than fresh, but if it becomes truly repugnant, similar to the smell of rotten eggs, it's a sign that
periodontal disease has already
started.
If you don't take care of your dog's teeth, the plaque can
start to build up and turn into tartar, gingivitis, or
periodontal disease.
It will also help prevent
periodontal disease from
starting in the first place.
Since most of these pets are under 5 years of age, we are able to
start their dental care BEFORE
periodontal disease sets in, hopefully keeping the pets» mouths healthier and preventing more expensive dental procedures down the road.»
If
periodontal disease is left unchecked, bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream and travel to major organs,
starting infections there.
With
periodontal disease, the bacteria under the gum line
start to damage the bone around the teeth and the ligaments that fasten the teeth to the bone.
* Bad breath — Most pets have breath that is less than fresh, but if it becomes truly repugnant, that's a sign that
periodontal disease has already
started.
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Start a dental routine consisting of teeth brushing, specifically formulated dental treats and toys, and / or special dental sprays or additives to help keep
periodontal disease away (See How to Brush your Pet's Teeth for a step - by - step guide to brushing your pet's teeth at home)
The best way to prevent
periodontal disease is to
start an oral hygiene routine when your puppy or kitten is very young.
Early stages of
periodontal disease can be remedied with professional teeth cleaning, which would give your cat a fresh
start, but plaque will build up again within days without regular tooth brushing.