Dental Disease In Dogs

Dogs need to be cleaned, healthy and manageable. One way to make them healthy is brushing their teeth appropriately. According to veterinarians, about 80% of dogs have periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria. Periodontal disease is a series of changes that are associated with the inflammation and loss of the deep supporting structures of teeth. The anatomy of the gums and teeth is that, there is a small natural trough created at the attachment of the gingival tissue and the tooth called the gingival sulcus. This trough is normally no more than 1mm in depth. This is the most critical area when cleaning the plaque from the tooth surface. It is in trough that many bacteria grow.


If plaque is continually digested on a larger than normal scale, it can cause kidney or liver troubles. Before your dogs will suffer with such disease, prevention is definitely the best cure. It is important to treat and control periodontal disease for two reasons. One is to maintain the health of teeth and gums ; and the second is to guard against infection spreading to other parts of the body.


The best that you can do is to brush your dog's teeth 2-3 times a week, or use antimicrobial spray if you don't have time or your dog is particularly resistant to the idea. Use only those products made specifically for dogs so that you don't unintentionally poison your dog. You can use gauze over your finger or a pet's toothbrush.


If your dog already has a considerable build up of tartar and plaque, veterinary cleaning may be needed. Get your dog on a good dental care program that includes:
Regular visits to your veterinarian, which include an oral exam
Veterinary dental cleaning as advised
Daily oral care...

You and your dog will be glad you did!


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