Most people don't realize it, but most of the pet's tooth lies
under the gumline where you can't see any disease.
Periodontal disease begins and exists
under the gumline where it is not visible.
Good dental care revolves around the control of bacteria
under the gumline where it is not visible.
And they only work on plaque on the surface of the teeth, not
under the gumline where dental disease begins.
Not exact matches
Areas
where teeth appear to be missing (broken roots or parts of teeth may be hidden
under the
gumline)
Even IF an excellent licensed veterinary technician attempts the procedure, the best he or she could do would be to get the OUTSIDE of the teeth done; the inside, meaning the side on side
where the tongue is, is out of reach to cleaning because animals will not tolerate having their mouth held open that wide, tongue moved to the side, and scraping
under their tender
gumline.