While humans tend to get caries or holes in our teeth, cats are more
at risk of periodontal disease, which is disease around the base of the tooth near the gum line.
Flossing teeth at least once per day helps decrease
the risk of periodontal disease and tooth decay that happens between teeth.
Small dogs and those with short or flat noses (called brachycephalic breeds) may require more frequent brushing because their teeth are often crooked and / or crowded, which cause food and bacteria to become trapped much easier, increasing
the risk of periodontal disease.
Because the integrity of the teeth and gums is preserved, you eliminate
the risk of periodontal disease in your pet.
Brush a Staffordshire bull terrier's teeth three times a week to reduce
the risk of periodontal disease.
Regular brushing of your dog's teeth can reduce the accumulation of plaque and development of tartar, reducing
the risk of periodontal disease and keep your dogs breath nice and fresh.
However, being that periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition in dogs and cats, your pet's
risk of periodontal disease is extremely high.
However, when it comes to pet dental health,
the risks of periodontal disease and oral health problems due to lack of proper dental care far outweigh the risk of anesthesia.
Anesthesia free dentals provide no preventative benefit, and in fact increase
the risk of periodontal disease because pet owners have a false sense of security that their pet's mouth is healthy simply because the teeth look whiter.
However, when it comes to pet dental health,
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