Hennet, P. et al. «Effect of pellet food size and polyphosphates in
preventing calculus accumulation in dogs.»
Hennet P, Servet E, Soulard Y, et al. «Effect of pellet food size and polyphosphates in
preventing calculus accumulation in dogs.»
Not exact matches
All methods of home care share the goal of minimizing plaque (bacterial film)
accumulation, and
preventing the mineralization of the plaque to form
calculus («tartar»).
The goals of treating gingivitis are to remove any
accumulations of plaque and
calculus along the gum line, relieve the pain caused by inflammation and infection of the gums and
prevent further progression of the disease.
All methods of home oral hygiene share the goal of
preventing or controlling periodontal disease by minimizing plaque (bacterial film)
accumulation, and
preventing the mineralization of the plaque to form
calculus («tartar»).
See the Veterinary Oral Health Council website (vohc.org) for a list of foods, treats and water additives that have been proven to
prevent plaque and / or
calculus accumulation.