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Healthy Teeth & Gums in Dogs

Symptoms of Dog Dental Disease

The most common symptom of dog dental disease is bad breath
(halitosis). In addition, you may notice inflamed gums (gingivitis),
tartar, difficulty chewing or pain when chewing, and even poor
appetite and weight loss.

Dog dental disease usually manifests itself as gum disease
(gingivitis) secondary to plaque and tartar accumulation. Plaque
is an invisible accumulation of bacteria that forms on teeth. As
the plaque on your dog's teeth continues to accumulate, it
eventually mineralizes and hardens to form tartar, which can be
observed accumulating on the tooth surface.

As dog dental disease process progresses, the gums recede and
become inflamed. This inflammation is gingivitis, and is noticed
as reddened gums. A dog with gingivitis is in discomfort and
frequently has bad breath (halitosis).

If gingivitis is left untreated the inflammation moves into
the root of the tooth (periodontal disease) and can cause pain
and tooth loss. Eventually, bacteria from this infection enter
into the bloodstream and can cause serious disease to heart valves,
liver, and kidneys. This dog might be lethargic, coughing, have
breathing difficulty, or have a general appearance of poor health.

Dog dental disease requires special care before, during, and
after the time the problem is resolved. 

Dog dental disease is diagnosed by a veterinarian only after a
complete exam is performed. It is important that a veterinarian
makes this diagnosis since there are some diseases that can mimic
the symptoms of dog dental disease, but have different causes and
treatments.

Dog Dental Disease can be dangerous to your dog's health.

We highly recommend Oxyfresh Pet Dental Care Products
to be used as a part of a complete oral health program.

Remember this about Canine Dental Disease

Gum disease begins with the formation of plaque, a sticky film of
bacteria that forms in the mouth at the gum line.

Plaque hardens into tartar which harms the gums causing them to
become red and swollen, known as gingivitis.

If left untreated, gingivitis will lead to gum and peridontal
disease. This can lead to infections of the bone that hold the teeth
in place, resulting in loss of bone, which can cause the teeth to fall out.

Dogs 3 years and older have
an 85% chance of getting some form of gum disease.

Take steps now to help prevent this from happening:

 

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