Dental Health

Periodontal disease: An epidemic in dogs and cats

August 3, 2019

Periodontal disease affects more than 80% of dogs and cats over the age of 3 years. It starts with plaque accumulation on the teeth. Plaque is 70% bacteria. It is the “sticky” stuff on your teeth every morning. When plaque is not removed with toothbrushing,…

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Silent dental disasters: Tooth fractures and dead teeth

August 3, 2019

Dental disease involves a wide variety of problems including periodontal disease, genetic malocclusions, cancer, fractures, concussive trauma leading to dead teeth, endodontic disease, tooth resorption and many other maladies. There is no shortage of things that can wrong in the oral cavity. Two common conditions…

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Tooth resorption in cats

August 3, 2019

Resorbing teeth are teeth that the body is trying to destroy. They are known as resorptive lesions or kitty cavities. We do not know the cause of this painful condition. The tooth is “eaten” away, exposing the nerve-containing pulp cavity. As time progresses, the tooth…

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Toothbrushing for pets

August 3, 2019

“Only brush the teeth you want to keep.” Brushing teeth is the only surefire way to keep plaque and tartar from building up on your pet’s teeth. Most pets will accept this benign procedure, especially if you make it a rewarding experience for them. Bribe…

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