Simple Dog Teeth Cleaning
Dental problems concerning your pet dog can lead to serious health issues. A survey has shown that eighty five percent of pet dogs that are two years old and above have tooth problems caused by dental periodontitis. Periodontitis is a disease that is characterized by the inflammation of the periodontium, the tissue the supports and surrounds the teeth and this disease is one of the most common problems found among small animals. Our pet dogs may have numerous dental problems that every pet owner must watch out for, but dental periodontitis is one problem that is most likely to occur and has serious consequences. Periodontitis, if left untreated, could lead to tooth loss and other health issues like chronic inflammatory diseases and malnutrition.
Gum disease or gingivitis is the first stage of periodontitis. This happens when food is trapped between the gum lines, and results to inflammation of the gums. If no treatment is done, this problem will lead to periodontitis, and will result to loosening of the tooth, or even tooth loose. Periodontal disease is the other name of periodontitis. The food that is trapped in the dogs gum line forms into plaque, and after a certain period of time, hardens and forms into calculus. The calculus is like a hard crust that is formed with the combination of plaque and the dog’s saliva and minerals from the food infested by the dog. This dental problem does not happen in an instant. Regular dog teeth cleaning is the best way to prevent this from happening to your pet.
This calculus can cause irritation to the gums of the dog, which can result to serious dental problems to your pet. If this calculus is not removed, it builds up and gradually separates the tooth from the gum. A gap is formed between the tooth and the gum, which provides an entrance for bacteria that can cause severe tooth infection to your pet. Our pet dogs have a difficult way of telling their problems to us. Every pet owner must be aware of their pets’ behavior because this will be the basis of knowing if they have problems. A pet with no problems will usually be playful and active. But when you see a sudden change in your pet from being playful to being weak and lifeless, and a sudden loss of appetite even you serve its favorite meal, immediately check the tooth of your pet.
Why spend money on going to a veterinarian when we can do it ourselves? It may be not as efficient as how the professionals do but the frequency of cleaning dog teeth will be the best solution to these dental problems.